Gordon L. "Lou" Collins, 77, of Andover, Ohio, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

He was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Vernon, Ohio, a son of Richard L. and Gladys (Beach) Collins.

Lou was a 1959 graduate of Vernon High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marines for four years. He was honorably discharged in 1963.

He then married Marlene (Sanitate), of Farrell, on Sept. 14, 1963. They lived in Brookfield and Kinsman, Ohio, before moving to Andover in 1975.

Lou completed his apprenticeship as a sheet metal worker and worked for four years for Stefanak's Plumbing and Heating in Farrell; and was then employed at AB Cole Co. in Warren, Ohio, later known as Thompson Heating, where he retired in 2001.

Lou attended the New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville; belonged to the Local Sheet Metal Union No. 33; and formerly enjoyed snowmobiling and riding motorcycles. Most of all he loved his grandchildren and enjoyed getting together with his family. He especially enjoyed the Friday night dinner club.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Collins, of Andover; his son, Scott (Mandy) Collins of Jefferson, Ohio; his daughter, Stacy (Greg) Houck of Titusville; his three grandchildren, Zachary and Asa Collins and McKenna Houck; his two sisters, Roberta (Richard) Steen of Modesto, Calif., and Marlene (Tom) Horton of Billings, Mont.; his brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Jo) Sanitate Jr. of West Middlesex; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, his father, and his stepmother, Dorothy Collins; and his nephew, Daniel Horton.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335.

COLLINS

Gordon L. "Lou," 77, of Andover, Ohio,

Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (11-14-18) at BAUMGARDNER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 134 Prospect St., Andover, Ohio. Those wishing to share a fond memory or a condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service: Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday (11-15-18) in the funeral home.

Burial: Private burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date.