Andrew T. Gennes, the son of Tom Gennes of Warroad, and Cynthia Gennes of Bemidji, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007 in Thief River Falls, MN.
Andy Gennes was born on May 25, 1985 in Baudette, MN. He began his schooling in Baudette and later in Bemidji, and finished his education in Warroad, MN. He attended High School in Warroad, and then received his G.E.D. through Marvin Windows while working there.
Andy worked in the case master department at Marvin Windows and Doors for a few years. He enjoyed ice fishing, and hunting deer and grouse. He was excellent in mechanics and enjoyed fixing things. He was also very talented in computer repair and as a welder.
Andy was also very helpful to his friends. He enjoyed helping other people with their needs and if you knew Andy for 10 minutes you would like him forever. He was a very likable man and had numerous friends.
Andy is survived by his mother, Cynthia Gennes of Bemidji; his father, Tom Gennes of Warroad; siblings Alan Edward of Warroad, Heather Christine of Bemidji and her children Payton, Destiny and Chantel, Alison Marie of Bemidji, and Joseph Harold of Bemidji; grandparents, Elizabeth Gennes of Buffalo, MN, and Walter and Ida Coninx of Baudette; girlfriend, Casey McGraw of Williams; Aunt, Sharon (Jeff) Mangas. He is also survived by his cousins and many friends.
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Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew T. Gennes of Warroad will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Helgeson Funeral Chapel in Warroad, and one hour prior to services at the church. A devotional service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Helgeson's in Warroad. Andrew passed away in Thief River Falls on Thursday, February 1, 2007. He was 21 years old. Helgeson Funeral Chapel of Warroad is handling the arrangements.
