Andrew James Neeck

January 3, 1980 - November 5, 2016

MILWAUKEE- Andrew James Neeck age 36 of Milwaukee, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on January 3, 1980 in Park Falls, WI the son of James and Maggie (Radlinger) Neeck. His family lived in Park Falls until 1985 when they moved to Vulcan, Michigan. Andrew attended Holy Spirit School, Norway High School and graduated from alternative education in Kingsford in 1999. He then attended Sturgeon Bay Tech School for diesel mechanic for 1 ½ years. Andy worked at a young age for the Pellegrini Strawberry Farm and Justin Varda. He saved his money and started his own DJ business and later worked for the Music Tree as a DJ. He also worked at the Bears Den, Schultz Equipment, UP Truck and for Dave Anderson. He moved to Milwaukee, to be closer to his son in 2006 and worked at various diesel garages. Andy will forever be remembered for his “uneeck” sense of humor, big heart and willingness to help anyone in need. He is survived by his son Cole James Neeck; mother Maggie Neeck (John Jacklovitz); sister Selena (Ryan) Okler and their children Ross and Ava; maternal grandparents John and Carol Radlinger; paternal grandmother Lillian Neeck; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and special cousin Paul Mattke who was always there. Andy was preceded by his father James L. Neeck; grandfather Leland Neeck; grandmother Delores Darrow; aunts Marilyn Radlinger and Marlene Schmidt; and cousin Mitchell Weinberger. A very special thank you to Rich Henrion, Andy’s voc teacher, who saw his talents and believed in him. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 15 from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis and Fr. Mark McQuesten concelebrating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.