Andrew "Andy" M. Niles

Andrew “Andy” Michael Niles, age 56, of Holmen, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL to Michael and Christine (Halla) Niles on Christmas Day in 1966, thus beginning his love of anything and everything Christmas. Andy graduated from Holmen High School where he held the high jump record for over 40 years. On August 11, 2006, Andy married the love of his life, Teri Lawrence, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. He was very proud to, along with Teri, raise two independent, responsible adults, showing them that good effort and dedication can result in success in your career and personal life. He worked as the Branch Manager at People Ready where he developed a great relationship with his team and was well respected by the people he worked for and with.

Andy enjoyed many things throughout his life, but most of all he loved his children, Meghan and Sam, Christmas, his dogs, and auto racing. He was the 2006 Rookie of the Year in the Big 8 Late Model Series and went on to achieve various other racing accomplishments. He also won many awards while working at People Ready. He enjoyed traveling, especially to the Lake of the Ozarks, Mt. Rushmore, and Green Bay Packer games. He also liked to spend time talking with his neighbors or relaxing on his deck.

Andy is survived by his wife, Teri; children, Meghan Lawrence and Sam Niles; parents, Mike and Chris Niles; brother, Bill (Lori) Niles; brothers-in-law, Tom (Debra) Lawrence, Dan Lawrence, Dave (Mary) Lawrence, and Steve (Tina) Lawrence; beloved fur babies, Charlie and Oliver, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Andy was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Marilyn Lawrence; dear friend, Dave Treu; and fur baby, Max.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 515 N Main St, Holmen, WI 54636. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601 and one hour prior to mass at the church on Friday. Fr. Jim Weighner will officiate. Following the mass, a “final lap” will be held at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway before the burial that will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in La Crosse.

Andy’s family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Sean Ronnekleiv-Kelly and his teams at UW-Health in Madison for their sincere and loving care, and to the Gundersen Lutheran Hospice team.

In lieu of flowers, donations for Dr. Ronnekleiv-Kelly’s research lab are preferred and may be made directly to Andy’s family.