Andrew Michael Scierka

Our beloved father, Andrew Michael Scierka, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025. The Oil City Class of 1950 described him as “happy and gay, a friend in every way.” He truly lived his 92 years this way. He died peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice “having giving us absolutely everything”. He was born August 31, 1932 in Oil City to the late Andrew J and Barbara (Gust) Scierka. He had six siblings who preceded him in death: Valerie (John) Kowal, Stella (Marion) Truscott, Peter (Mary Louise) Scierka, Frank (Patricia) Scierka, John Scierka, and Mary (Paul) Hodges. Andy met the love of his life, Nancy Sumosky, at the original Sears store in Oil City. They were married August 3, 1957. Dancing was always a part of their lives. She preceded him in death in 2023. He was very proud of his Catholic and Polish heritage. Andy is survived by his 5 children: Kathy (Bruce) Hermansen, Barbara Scierka, Mary Jane “Jane” Scierka, Michael Scierka, and Andrew J. (Stephanie) Scierka. Andy and his wife, Nancy, moved to Minnesota to be closer to their 3 grandchildren: Andy Hermansen, Kirby Hermansen, and Lauren Scierka. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Andy loved golfing, he had a hole-in-one at the downhill par 3 at Hi-Level golf course and loved walking the Master’s course in Augusta. He loved teaching golf to his children and grandchildren. He was known as “Two Foot Scierka” because he knew the importance of getting close for an easy putt. Andy was very handy and taught his children how to do many at-home projects. He was known to help everyone and anyone in town when plumbing and heating went awry. Andy loved cooking for his family: pierogies, golabkis, and cowboy dinners. His family loves to keep his phrase alive: “Do you wanna know how to make that better?” He always left people and places better than he found them. Andy loved vacationing with his family, especially in Avalon, NJ and south in the winter for golfing. He travelled across the country. At Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon he said, “I never thought I’d get to see these places.” As a child of the depression, he never thought he’d get the opportunity. He was very grateful that he did. When he arrived at Yosemite he said, “We’re going to be here awhile,” just amazed by the scenery. So in honor of Andy: take the time to enjoy the scenery, help those around you and never be afraid to live your life to the fullest! He did! There will be a celebration of life in the coming months in Oil City. The family requests that anyone wishing to honor Andy make a donation in his name to Our Lady of Peace Hospice at 2076 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55104.