Andrew Lotter Jr.

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Andrew “Andy” Lotter Jr., 73, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born November 3, 1949, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Weiler) Lotter. Andy was the sixth of seven children. He attended grade school at St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Athens High School in 1967.

Andy farmed the family farm in the town of Bern for many years and alongside his brother, John, ran heavy equipment for their business, Lotter’s Excavating and Trucking.

Survivors include two brothers: John Lotter, Athens and Thomas (Ruth) Lotter, Wausau; one sister, Kathleen Murkowski, Wausau; one sister-in-law, Lola (Lester) Lendrum, Weston; one brother-in-law, Dan Collins, Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Lotter; two brothers: Victor and Joseph Lotter; and one sister, Betty Ann Collins.

A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Rev. George Graham will preside. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.