Andrew "Andy" Frank Hoelscher, 79, of Midkiff, TX died on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Midland Memorial Select Hospital. The Rosary will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Midland, TX at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 with Father Francis Njoku, officiating. The Funeral Mass will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2009 at St. Lawrence Church with burial following at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Pallbearers Weyland Schaefer, Allen Schaefer, Evan Schaefer, Jayme Kujawski, Gus Klaus, and Donnie Halfmann. Andrew was born July 26, 1929 to Josephine and Ed Hoelscher in Olfen, Texas. He was a farmer all of his life, which he loved dearly. As a young boy, he loved hunting and fishing with his brother, Joe. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family and playing with his great grandchildren. He was a member of St. Thomas Mission Church in Midkiff, Texas. He was also a member of the Olfen Knights of Columbus.He is survived by his step daughter Mary Lou Schaefer and husband Kenneth Schaefer, and grandchildren, Weyland Schaefer and wife Gail, Allen Schaefer and wife Tammy, Evan Schaefer and wife Angie, and great grandchildren, Madison, Hailey, Ryan, and Ray Allen Schaefer. Also survived by brothers, Joe Hoelscher, Vicki Hoelscher, and sisters, Colette Schraeder, Lorene Braden, Genevieve Halfmann, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by parents Ed and Josephine Hoelscher, wife Dorothy Hoelscher, brothers Reynold Hoelscher, and Isodore Hoelscher, sisters, Sarah Halfmann, Norene Kujawski, and Marita Buxkemper.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Heart Association. The family would like to thank the staff at Midland Memorial Select and all the many family and friends that were there for him always. May God bless you all.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,