Andrew S. Kaminski

Andrew S. Kaminski Andy teed off on the first hole with the wind at his back on June 19, 1925. He was dropped off at the course by his father, Stanley (Chuck Stone) Kaminski and mother Rose Kaminski who did not get to see him complete his round. The early part of his front nine included attendance at Central Catholic High School; service in the Merchant Marines in Europe aboard the S.S. Put-In-Bay during WWII; and the beginning of his employment at Toledo Scale where he stayed for 44 years. He was also employed during this time at Coca Cola Bottling Co. for 20 years. By the time the front nine was over, he completed his foursome when he married S. Jane Birner on November 27, 1948 and added sons Charles and Michael (Cathryn) who will have to play on without him. The foursome became an outing on the back nine with the addition of granddaughters Regina Scalio (Patrick Lodge), Michelle (David) Poeppelmeier, Nicole (Jeremy) Graves, brother-in-law Robert (Heidi) Birner, great-grandchildren Wyatt and Chloe Scalio, father Michael Scalio, David and Libby Poeppelmeier, Austin and Addison Graves and loving dog Brutus. Players who did not complete the outing include father-in-law Joseph Birner, mother-in-law Ethel Birner and brother-in-law Arthur Birner. When not on the course, Andy could be found listening to or watching the Detroit Tigers and Lions games or out hitting fly balls to his boys behind DeVilbiss High School. In later years he attended many Green Rooster/Meredith Party Rental Softball Games and Toledo Rocket Football and Basketball games. After retirement he enjoyed the monthly Toledo Scale Breakfasts. Andy's round ended on February 28, 2013 and he is now waiting for the TARPS bus to take him to the 19th hole at Carmel's Mexican Restaurant for his margarita; no salt with ice on the side. Special thanks to the staff at TARPS and Carmels for taking great care of him. The family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses of The Toledo Hospital SICU for the care and understanding he was given. Thank you also to the nurses at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice for gently easing him on to his next outing where he will join up with old friends Sobbie, Stan, Beans, Coogan, Ray and many others for a Heavenly Hot Dog Open. Have fun Dad and as usual hit them not far but straight. Nobody better say “nice putt” until the ball hits the bottom of the cup! You will be missed. Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 3rd from 4:00-8:00 PM at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4th at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Epsicopal Church, 2770 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH with burial service following at Toledo Memorial Park 6382 Monroe St. Sylvania, OH. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Cuties Fund C/O the Lucas County Dog Warden. A luncheon will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com

Andrew S. Kaminski

June 19, 1925 - February 28, 2013