Apolonia Andre's Obituary
Apolonia Andre. Former Mayor of the city of DuPont, WA. Pola Andre passed away on March 22, 2011 in Long Beach, CA. Pola was born in Chicago, IL to Polish immigrants Anthony and Mary Olezchak, and now she has joined them and her brother Mitchell in everlasting peace, and is reunited with her beloved husband of 22 years, Stanley Andre (LTC, U.S. Army). Pola earned a Masters in Music degree and was an accomplished pianist and organist. She taught piano lessons to countless students and passed along her love of music to generations of young people for over 60 years. She served as City Clerk for the city of DuPont, WA, and was then elected Mayor, guiding the city for 10 years while laying the foundation for the city's eventual expansion through negotiations with the Weyerhauser Company. Pola was especially proud of her four children, whom she raised alone at young ages after the untimely passing of their father. She is survived by her adoring children and their spouses: Bob and Nell Andre, Rick and Pat Andre, Charmaine and Dan Warmenhoven, and Marilyn Whitcomb and Sid Britton. She also had a great deal of pride in her six grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly, Eric, Laura, Jason, and Katie, and cherished her great-grandchildren Samantha, Ethan, Finn, and Andrew. Apolonia was an exceptionally strong and caring person. She always showed great kindness to others and a passion for education. Her impeccable presence and graciousness and her keen sense of humor always added a special charm to family gatherings. This extraordinary woman will be greatly missed. A Catholic funeral service and celebration of Apolonia's wonderful life will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home, Lakewood, WA. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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