Andrew Kater

Andrew Jay Kater, 52, of Decatur, died Monday, June 16, 2014. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home of Decatur, will be assisting the family. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers. Please make memorial contributions to: St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Macon County Animal Shelter. Andy was born August 6, 1961 in Decatur, IL, the son of Glenn and Gloria Ann (Moser) Kater. He married Deena Highland on June 30, 2000 in Colorado Springs, CO. Andy was a skilled machinist by trade and started his career at Acme Cash Valve. He then went to work for Mitsubishi Motors after, and then Caterpillar Tractor Company. First and foremost he was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, with a drive for construction and building. He developed a hobby of assembling and flying R/C airplanes and became an avid collector of many items. His true passion was updating and maintaining the properties of his loved ones year round. He is survived by his wife Deena of Decatur, IL; mother Gloria Ann Kater of Decatur, IL; sons Jesse Jay Kater and wife Courtney of Collinsville, IL, Ryan James Patient and wife Crystal of Boca Raton, FL; daughter Brandy Jo Marshall of Mt. Zion, IL; granddaughter Olivia Grace Marshall; brother David Kater and wife Ginny of Quincy, IL; sisters Jody Armstrong and husband Bill of Normal, IL, Sheril Donahue and husband Steve of Normal, IL; many nieces and nephews, and special friend Kathy Ekstrom of Decatur, IL. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn. "
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