Andrew John "Andy" Hulings' Obituary
Andrew John “Andy” Hulings, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 7, 1981 to David Hulings and Kim Scheffler. Andy lived life to the fullest. He graduated from Fruitport High School in 2000, where he excelled at soccer. After high school, Andy served in the United States Navy and for the past 15 years, he worked as a Security Operations Manager. Throughout his life, Andy maintained a free-spirited, adventurous lifestyle that was deeply rooted in his appreciation for nature. This passion led him, and his family, on a summer-long adventure, living in a converted school bus that Andy built himself. He loved animals, birdwatching, and driving – often driving for Lyft and Uber. Andy had a big personality to match his equally big blue eyes and great sense of humor. With his adventurous spirit, he eagerly embraced new endeavors, taking delight in sharing those experiences with his children. It was his children that Andy cherished the most, and being a devoted dad to his four amazing children was his greatest joy. Andy is survived by his children, Dominic, Brecken, Alayna, and Emory; their mother, Karrie Hulings; dad and step-mom, David and Robin Hulings; grandma, Carol Scheffler; good friend, Danielle Niermann; siblings, Kristie (Dan) Cook, Jamie (Matt) Gens, and Tony Hulings; step-siblings, Tiffany (Jeremy) Bonjernoor, Justin (Tammy) Warber, and Brock (Cindi) Warber; and many loving aunts, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mom, Kim Scheffler. A VISITATION will be held from 4-7 PM Saturday, March 15, 2025 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. MEMORIALS in memory of Andy may be directed to Mosaic Counseling (1703 S. Despelder St., Grand Haven, MI 49417). You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
“If you travel far enough you eventually see the highest and lowest of life. Your travels may be alone or with others you love and who love you. But in the end it won’t be the roads you traveled or the places you experienced that matter the most. No, what matters the most is the warmth of your memory that now stirs the spirit of your adventure in the hearts of those you met along the way, inspiring them to their own adventure.
That was our father, son, brother and friend.”
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