The Wallooner | Summer 2022
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In Memoriam
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SANDRA ANN ANDREWS November 19, 1938 - March 2, 2022 Sandra Ann Andrews (nee Rusinko) of Walloon Lake and Boyne City/West Bloomfield, Michigan passed away March 2, 2022. Sandra was born on November 19, 1938, to Michael and Egla Rusinko in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Holy Name High School in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by receiving a bachelors degree from Ohio University 1960, and Masters Degree from the University of Michigan 1969. Her professional life spanned 43 years as a teacher and counselor in Walled Lake schools. She was honored to be elected Walled Lake Education Asso-
ciation President; she was active in the teachers’ union as a contract negotiator. Sandra sponsored the Walled Lake Western High School class of 1982, was instrumental in bringing boys hockey to Walled Lake Schools, sponsored National Honor Society at WLW, and was the Michigan PTA Educator of the year for 1999-2000. On October 26, 1963, she married Donald John at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Parma, Ohio. Sandra, a devout parishioner, was a long-standing member of St. William Parish in Walled Lake, Michigan. She never missed an opportunity to dedicate her talents as a school counselor to grant compassion with a listening ear or a guiding voice. Sandra treasured her summers spent on Walloon Lake (Willowloon) and welcomed many friends and family into her home. Trips around the world were always on
Sandra’s list of fun things to do, right behind her passion for Days of Our Lives. Sandra was devoted to her family and nothing brought her joy like spending time with them for special events and holidays, especially the annual Feast of St. Tubbo de Pasta Maria. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed by her loving family and dear friends. Sandra was predeceased by her late husband of 40 years, Donald John Andrews; her mother, Egla Rusinko and father, Michael Rusinko. Sandra is survived by her two sons Donald John II (Brook) and Michael Benjamin (Elena); by her three grandchildren Emma, Leah, and Anthony. Sandra is also survived by her sister, Carole Boyd and her brother, David Rusinko, and many nieces and nephews.
EDWARD FRANCIS CASTLEBERRY September 22, 1931 – March 17, 2022 Edward “Hap” Castleberry, beloved husband of deceased Susan Jane (nee Siddall) Castleberry. Son of dearly beloved John and Constance (nee Alf) Castleberry (deceased). Dear father of Kelly Castleberry of Missoula, Montana; Anne Castleberry, Bizzy (Martin) Driscoll, and Christine (Wayne) Lippert of Cincinnati. Loving grandfather of Kathleen and Clare Castleberry; Margaret, Bryant and Andrew Pund; Jacob and Lauren Driscoll; Lily, Holland and Trey Lippert. Brother of Connie (John) Sullivan of Ft. Wright, KY, brother of John “Jack” Castleberry, Jr (deceased) and Romola “NoNo” Allen of Cincinnati. Hap attended The Summit Country Day School, graduated high school from Cincinnati Country Day School, graduated with a BA
from Brown University and received his MBA from Xavier University. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Hap’s mother and father instilled in him a hard work ethic, to believe in your passions and to give back to your community. Hap helped run the family business, Cedar Hill Farms Inc, a local dairy until it was sold in 1963. He started his career as entrepreneur in 1964. He proceeded to start and to purchase small businesses to grow and to develop. He successfully commanded, developed and sold more than twelve local companies in his career. (US Building Services, Inc, Coffee Break, Inc, Art Guild Book Bindery, Inc, Ohio Building Services, Inc, Ohio Coffee Services, Inc, E.F. Castleberry & Assoc, Inc, Imperial Adhesives, Inc, T-Shirt City, U.S Abatement Co.) He was very civic minded, and Hap volunteered, supported and marshaled by example over fifteen non-profits, business and academic organizations in Cincinnati. Founder of the Greater
Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame was one of his favorite accomplishments. He delighted in helping young boys and girls learn business skills through Junior Achievement of Greater Cincinnati. Hap was a member of the Republican Party and supported the endeavors of the Hamilton County office. When he wasn’t working or volunteering, you could find him playing tennis at the Cincinnati Tennis Club, The Indoor Tennis Club, the Cincinnati Country Club, The Racquet Club or clubs around Cincinnati, Florida and Michigan. His passion for tennis reaped many rewarding and longtime friendships, and hundreds of Winning Trophies; too many to count! He especially enjoyed spending his winters at The Ocean Reef Club and his summers on Walloon Lake with his grandchildren. His mother gave him the nickname “Happy” as a child, but he garnered the name “Hap” by his positive and friendly manner. He tried to create “Hap”iness wherever he hung his hat.
