Gene Andrews

Gene Andrews, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Auburn Village Care and Rehabilitation, Auburn, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Gene was a machinist at Mohawk Tools for many years until the plant closed and he retired from Hause Machine in Montpelier. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Bryan, enjoyed attending car shows, city band concerts and spending time at Pokagon State Park.

Gene Andrews was born on December 16, 1949, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of Gerald V. and Juanita A. (Colon) Andrews. He married Dee L. (Rohrs) Crites on December 15, 1988, in Hicksville, and she survives.

Gene is also survived by his children, Cletus (Michelle) Crites, of Haskins, Martha (Jim) Jones, of New Bern, NC, Amy (Randy) Fielitz, of Montpelier and Lamar (Eydie) Crites, of Lithia, FL; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and his brother, Dana (Becky) Andrews, of Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gerald “Bert” Andrews and niece, Michelle “Shelly” Andrews.

A private celebration of Gene’s life will be held at Pokagon State Park in the summer. His arrangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, Bryan, Ohio.

Memorials are requested to First Presbyterian Church, 506 Oxford Drive, Bryan, Ohio 43506.