Andrew “Andy” Loehr, 89, of Lincoln passed away July 8, 2022, of covid. Born June 5, 1933, in Turtle Creek, PA to William and Janet (Fulton) Loehr.
Andy played football and baseball at Turtle Creek High School. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates but accepted a football scholarship from the University of Nebraska in 1951. He played for Coach Glasford and finished his career playing in the 1955 Orange Bowel.
In 1957, he married LulaBelle (Lu) Wilson from Edgar, NE. This year, they celebrated 65 years together. Andy coached football and taught at McCook, Lincoln High, and Lincoln Northeast. His 1960 McCook team was undefeated, and Andy went on to win the state championship with his 1968 Lincoln High team.
Andy was a member of the Nebraska High School Coaches Association, member and host at annual coaching clinic, ran the first shot clock for Husker basketball for 30 years. He and his wife Lu attended most Husker football, basketball, and baseball games. He was also a member of the First-Plymouth Church since 1999.
Andy enjoyed camping in Estes Park, Colorado with the family every summer. The love of trout fishing was taught to kids and grandchildren through the years. He loved to watch his grandchildren in their sports games and always did a little coaching from the sidelines.
Survivors include his brother Bill, two children Annette (Kurt) VanNorman and Jeff (Paula) Loehr, grandchildren Kyle (Amanda) VanNorman, Alex (Tyler) VanNorman, and Sadie Loehr; great-granddaughter Ashlyn VanNorman; sister-in-law Dolores Wilson.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 14th at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street from 2-8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15th at First-Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16th in Edgar, NE.
Memorials may be given to the Lincoln High School Hall of Fame, Lincoln Northeast Hall of Fame, or McCook Wall of Fame.
Services
Visitation
2:00 pm-8:00 pm CST
Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel
4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
Funeral Service
11:00 am CST
First-Plymouth Church
2000 D Street
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Andy was a fantastic colleague when we taught Driver’s Ed at Northeast together. I enjoyed ever minute we were together in the classroom. He had so many funny stories to tell along with many things in common that we talked about. It definitely saddened me to see his name in the paper. My prayers and condolences to the family and especially to Lu for the loss of a wonderful husband and father.
– Lynn Kaaufmann
Thanks Coach for your positive influence on me and so many others!
– Dan Bulling ’78 Rocket
Sorry for the loss to Mr. Loehr’s wife and family. I just found out today or would have certainly been present at his funeral to pay my respects.
– Daniel Young and family
Words can’t express how saddened we are, to have read or heard of Andy’s passing. Our sincere sympathies to Andy’s family. Andy will be missed in our smiling aisles, at HyVee, on Stacy Lane. His kind words , funny stories, and sharing of memories, were always appreciated and treasured! Andy’s laugh was contagious! He touched so many lives, in so many ways. A genuine man, with a heart of Gold! With a heavy hearts… Amy T. and Andy’s HyVee Family
– Amy T. and HyVee Stacy Lane
July 13, 2022 I was saddened to learn of the passing of Coach Andy Loehr. Coach Loehr was obviously a successful football coach. His record speaks for itself. I, along with hundreds of other kids, were fortunate to play on his teams. However, the last time I spoke with Coach Loehr, a number of years ago, we didn’t talk football. Instead we fondly remembered and chatted about the preseason get together that each year Coach and Mrs. Loehr would host at their house. They would have the entire team over (that’s 30 plus hungry kids) for a cookout. It was a great time. Lots of camaraderie, good laughs and togetherness. That last talk with Coach, plus those preseason cookouts are a special memory for me. My condolences to the Loehr family.
– Mike Shea (LHS Class of 1969)
I grew up knowing Coach Loehr through my father, who taught and coached at Lincoln High with him. He was a great person and a great coach. Condolences to the family.
– Dennis Scott
“Another Lincoln High Job Well Done. “
– Bobby Mersed
Over 30 years later and I still have fond memories of Mr. Loher at Lincoln Notheast. My condolences.
– Anonymous
The Loehr’s were neighborhood friends as we were growing up. Andy was awesome. Prayers Annette and Jeff
– Julie Bailey
Coach Loehr made an appearance at my dad’s funeral in 2020 just to reconnect with my brother. It had been years since he had coached my brother at McCook during the winning 1960 season. They recognized each other immediately. Coach Loehr meant a lot to my brother. I will always remember how special he made all of us feel.
– Donna (Stuver) Martin sister of Robert J. Stuver
Sincere condolences to Mr. Loehr’s Family.
Was the best driver’s Ed teacher. My Dad let us drive early in life, so I really didn’t need driver’s Ed, took it to get discount on insurance. Mr. Loehr would bring papers to grade while I was driving, he knew he didn’t have to watch me.
But then when the other student drove, he would put the papers away and get ready to put the brakes on. Lol. God rest your soul Mr. Loehr.
– Cindy (Wattjes) Coon class of 1982
Great teacher and coach.
– Mark Hickson
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