Paul N. Andress of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born
May 6, 1931 in Utica, N.Y. to the late Rev. Harold Llewellyn & Charlotte Vivian (Gauley) Andress; following his retirement from First National Bank in
Clearwater he moved to Lake Wales in 1978. He was also retired as Executive
Administrator for the Florida Lion’s Camp in Lake Wales, an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd serving in several capacities.

He was veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of the Lake Wales Lion’s Club, Egypt Temple Shrine in Tampa, Lake Wales Elk’s Lodge, Conch Republic in Florida Keys and a key member of the International Association Lion’s Club; life member of the American Legion #252 in Seminole and V.F.W. in Lake Wales; and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Beacon, N.Y. He was also a member of the Korean War Veterans Association in Seminole, U.S. Navy Memorial, Ducks Unlimited in Lake Wales, Improved Order of the Redmen and the AARP.

Paul was preceded in death by his son, James L. Andress and a brother, Robert L. Andress. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Andress; children, David P. Andress (Barbara) of Lake Wales, Tina Andress of Cold Spring, N.Y. and Christopher W. Andress of Bowling Green; and four grandchildren, Peyton, Ty Nilson, Julianna and Jaclyn.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held
10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Wales with Father Thomas C. Seitz officiating.

Interment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. For those who wish, donations may be sent to the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind (Executive Secretary-Treasurer, 12455 SE 92nd Terrace, Summerfield, FL 34491-9728 www.floridalionsfoundation.org).

Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.