Gregory Howard Wandrey, 67 of Kouts, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born August 28, 1956, in Valparaiso, IN, to Howard and Betty (Bodamer) Wandrey. Greg graduated from Kouts High School and Purdue University with a degree in Pharmacy. He made his career as a Pharmacist and the owner of Valparaiso Professional Pharmacy until his retirement in 2014. Greg was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kouts, where he had served as an Elder and held various offices over the years. He was an avid photographer and assisted in the photography for the Kouts Fire Department. Greg also enjoyed gardening, metal detecting, and watching The Andy Griffith Show. He was a beloved husband, son, and brother, who will be dearly missed.
On May 18, 2021, at their home in Kouts, Greg married Martha Schumacher, who survives, along with his father, Howard Wandrey; brother, Brad (Chris Snow Wandrey) Wandrey; sisters-in-law, Judy and Nancy Schumacher; and his cat, Tiger. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Wandrey.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kosanke Funeral Home, 309 S. Main St., Kouts. The funeral service will begin on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 507 S. Rose Ave., Kouts, with Rev. Brian Westgate officiating. Burial to follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Greg’s name to the Kouts Volunteer Fire Department.
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I will never forget Greg and what he did for me & my family. In 1999 I ended up at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. I had a liver transplant. When released to go home I had 18+ prescriptions to fill. We decided to fill them at our pharmacy, when we got home. It wasn’t Greg pharmacy; he was located in the same building as my Dr. office, my first stop was my pharmacy, I handed the list of drugs I was supposed to get, they filled about ½ of them telling me that’s all they could fill, I went to the Dr’s office and ask my Dr’s nurse what I should do. She told me to go Greg Pharmacy. I told her I didn’t know Creg very well; I never had a perception filled there; I had a Wandrey in my class at Kouts school, but he isn’t going to want to fill the rest of them. She told me yes, he will. So, I went to Creg's pharmacy and told him my situation Creg looked at the prescriptions and filled most of the rest of them and told me he would have the rest tomorrow. I ask Creg why my pharmacy couldn’t fill them. He said there wasn’t enough money in them. Condolence to the Wandy family, -Les and Collene Young
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers to your family. -Sonja Ard
My deepest condolences Brad on your loss. Praying for you and your dad during this difficult. May you find comfort and strength in the Lord and keep Greg’s memories with you always. -Cheryl Bennett
I am so sorry for your loss Brad, Chrissy, and family! May his memory be eternal! My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 -Carrie Georgion
A true scientist & professional - - we’ll MISS YOU, GREG !! Thanks for your years of service to us & our community & for your dedication to excellence !! Thanks for lecturing my law school class at Valpo.
Your 10 minute presentation captivated the students for over 1.5 hours - - and was the BEST EVER !! Greg: we can still hear you say “Thanks for NOT shopping at K-Mart !! Your smiles & sense of unique humor were unforgettable. Thanks also to Martha, who cared for you these past trying years. You two and Bill Harris were such GREAT PROFESSIONALS !! Rest in Peace, Dear Friend !! -Dan Gioia
