Andrew Hershberger, 32

Andrew D. Hershberger, age 32, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Andrew worked in the maintenance department at Titan Tire in Bryan. Andrew also owned Diamond H Kennels where he raised American Bullies. He had a 2014 champion dog, C-Low, affectionately called Louie. He was a sponsor of Junior handlers through the FAB- Family Affair Bullies and was a member of the American Bully Kennel Club. His other passion was working out at the gym. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan.

Andrew D. Hershberger was born on June 20, 1982, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Douglas R. and Donna J. (Powell) Hershberger. Andy is survived by his son, Issac Hershberger and daughters, Eliana Hershberger and Amiah Hahn, all of Defiance; his mother, Donna Hershberger, of Bryan; brother, Daniel (Alisha Janssen) Hershberger, of Columbus, Ohio; grandfathers, Paul Hershberger, of Jackson, Michigan and Alfred Powell, of Townville, South Carolina and his loving companion, Hessy Perez-Hershberger. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Hershberger and grandmothers, Ruth Hershberger and Pauline Powell.

A memorial service for Andrew D. Hershberger will be on Friday, May 8, 2015, at 4:00 P.M. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Bryan, Ohio, with Pastor Mary Beth Smith-Gunn officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 P.M., prior to the service. Services have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio.

Memorials in the name of Andrew D. Hershberger may be given to Family Affairs Bullies to promote Junior dog handling or to a fund for Andrew’s children at www.gofundme.com/tp2ras.