Celebrating the life of
Eugene J. "Andy" Dischner
November 06, 1926 - April 23, 2011
Eugene J. "Andy" Dischner
Andy Dischner, 84, died peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Andy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and as a young man was very athletic and enjoyed playing many sports including ice/pond hockey and football. Football was a sport for which Andy would maintain a special passion throughout his life. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served on a B-29 bomber crew toward the end of World War II.
After his enlistment in the military, Andy attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played football. He also later played semipro football in Pittsburgh, including a game where his team beat Johnny Unitas' semipro team 6-0. Other pursuits Andy enjoyed included fishing, hunting and golf.
He was an active member of the Elks in Pittsburgh and was a past Exalted Ruler.
Andy was very proud of his career with the Borden Company. After 41 years, he retired as an executive in their dairy division in 1990.
Andy and his wife Susan moved to Savannah from Pittsburgh in 1994. During these last 17 years he has been a communicant at St. James Catholic Church where he was active as a reader. He enjoyed his life at the Landings playing golf, cooking and traveling with Susan.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Swain Auchter Dischner of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, John Auchter Dischner and Elizabeth Guenther Dischner; two grandchildren, Katharine and Charles Dischner all of Wilmette, IL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant.
Remembrances: American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
The American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the passing of Mr. Dischner. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, We are just back from our Honeymoon and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a sweet man and I hope your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. This is just a quick note so more to come. Sending you a HUG my friend. Lots of Love to you and your family, Patterson
- Patterson Neville, Canton, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time Hopefully our caring will help to ease the sorrow.
- Pat & Arnie Cook, Savannah, GA
Susan, We will all miss him. Lots of laughs & fond memories. Tom & Sally Theiler
- Tom & Sally Theiler, Savannah, GA
Susan I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
- Juene Snook, Savannah, Ga, GA
Dear Susan, My heart goes out to you and your family. You and Andy traveled the world, enjoyed each other's company and lived your dreams. I can only imagine how much you loved him and how much you'll miss him. May you find strength with the Lord's hand on your shoulder. I'm thinking of you and praying for you. In deepest sympathy, Your friend, Monika
- Monika Pasquerello, Atlanta, GA
Susan, Our prayers are with you and your family. Dick & Polly
- Dick & Polly Hall, Savannah, GA
Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jane Ford-Brocato
- Jane Ford-Brocato, Savannah, GA
We'll both miss hearing his wonderful voice at mass on Saturdays. Our condolences to both you and your family.
- Bill & Carolyn Milligan, Savannah, GA
Susan, 'Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were But are always where we are. Forever in our hearts...' Peace and comfort to you and your family... Becky
- Becky Lango, Rincon, GA
Dear Susan, We are so sorry to hear about Andy's passing.Please accept our sympathy.You and the Family are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Aunt Susan, You know how much Uncle Andy meant to me. I will miss him so much. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I'm so upset I live so far away. Michele & Joel Goldberg
- Michele Goldberg, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Andy was a dear friend for nearly 30 years. We golfed and fished together and traveled with he and Susan while in Pittsburgh and later in Savannah. He, behind that rough, German veneer, was a man with a heart of gold. He will be missed.
- Jim Newbrey, Savannah, GA
The American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the passing of Mr. Dischner. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, We are just back from our Honeymoon and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a sweet man and I hope your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. This is just a quick note so more to come. Sending you a HUG my friend. Lots of Love to you and your family, Patterson
- Patterson Neville, Canton, GA
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time Hopefully our caring will help to ease the sorrow.
- Pat & Arnie Cook, Savannah, GA
Susan, We will all miss him. Lots of laughs & fond memories. Tom & Sally Theiler
- Tom & Sally Theiler, Savannah, GA
Susan I was so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
- Juene Snook, Savannah, Ga, GA
Dear Susan, My heart goes out to you and your family. You and Andy traveled the world, enjoyed each other's company and lived your dreams. I can only imagine how much you loved him and how much you'll miss him. May you find strength with the Lord's hand on your shoulder. I'm thinking of you and praying for you. In deepest sympathy, Your friend, Monika
- Monika Pasquerello, Atlanta, GA
Susan, Our prayers are with you and your family. Dick & Polly
- Dick & Polly Hall, Savannah, GA
Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jane Ford-Brocato
- Jane Ford-Brocato, Savannah, GA
We'll both miss hearing his wonderful voice at mass on Saturdays. Our condolences to both you and your family.
- Bill & Carolyn Milligan, Savannah, GA
Susan, 'Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were But are always where we are. Forever in our hearts...' Peace and comfort to you and your family... Becky
- Becky Lango, Rincon, GA
Dear Susan, We are so sorry to hear about Andy's passing.Please accept our sympathy.You and the Family are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Aunt Susan, You know how much Uncle Andy meant to me. I will miss him so much. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I'm so upset I live so far away. Michele & Joel Goldberg
- Michele Goldberg, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Andy was a dear friend for nearly 30 years. We golfed and fished together and traveled with he and Susan while in Pittsburgh and later in Savannah. He, behind that rough, German veneer, was a man with a heart of gold. He will be missed.
- Jim Newbrey, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
