Obituary of Philip George Andert

Philip George Andert, 91, an 11 year resident of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013. Philip was born August 16, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to the late Anthony and the late Elsie (Grave) Andert. Philip served in the Navy for four years then, prior to retiring, served 16 years in the Air Force. He served in three wars; WWII, Korea and the Vietnam War. After retirement, Philip started a business in Jewelry, clock and watch sales and repair. Philip was a very active man who loved to exercise. One of his pleasures was self-contained bicycle camping and touring, which he would enjoy for a week at a time. Philip is survived by his wife Margaret Andert of Las Vegas; children Phyllis (Bill) Fuller of Pensacola FL, Denise Andert of Littleton CO and Gregory Andert of Inlay NV; grandchildren Ronda Hanges of Greenville MI, Brent Hanes, Bria Hanes of Denver CO, and Sophia May of Centennial CO; great grandchildren Christopher Hanes, Taylor Orecli and Amanda Gorceli; and sister Sue (Bart) Anderson of Afton MN. A funeral service will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis MN at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. A memorial service will be held in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Chinese Christian Church, 8978 W. Nevso Drive, 89148 on Saturday, October 12, at 11:00 AM.