Betty L. Andrastek passed away unexpectedly on October 31st, 2024 at the age of 84. Betty was born to Helen and Elmer Pech on May 19th, 1940 in Manitowoc, WI and graduated with the class of 1958 from Lincoln High School. On October 7, 1961 she married the love of her life, Dick Andrastek, and they built a beautiful life raising two sons. Betty’s love for cooking inspired her to run a catering business in her spare time, and later in life she found joy in working for the Manitowoc Public Schools as an Elementary Instructional Aide. Betty enjoyed cooking for her family, swimming in their backyard pool, attending car shows with her husband, praying the Rosary to Mother Mary, spending quality time with her grandchildren, and tackling the next home project. Betty had a heart full of kindness and a smile that truly showed her warmth and joyful spirit. She had a way of connecting with everyone she met through her humor and quick wit. Her loving, fun, and vibrant presence will be greatly missed by all!
Betty is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dick; her sons Michael (Kim) and Mark “Tooter” (Laurie); Grandchildren: Kyle (fiancée Heather), Amber (Ben) Lee, Tyler (special friend Ashley Yoder), and Max Andrastek; her sister Nancy Senglaub; sister-in-law Mea Andersen; brother-in-law Leonard Hansen; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law Bernice and Marty Andrastek, sister-in-law Barbara Hansen and brothers-in-law Bob Senglaub and Jon Andersen.
Cremation has taken place at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow at Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 N. Water St.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Betty’s name to Gumby’s Club Fore a Cure.
