Andy L. Ivins

Andy L. Ivins, 39, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday, May 30, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a kayaking accident that occurred on the previous day,

He was born on March 30, 1983 in Bluffton, Indiana to Tonya (Ivins) Franz.

Andy was employed at Eckhart Woodworking in Monroe where he worked in the glue department.

He was known for his adventurous spirit and risk taking.  No challenge was too great.  He was very devoted to those around him…if he cared for you, he meant it.  He was also very strong willed, if he put his mind to it, it got done.  Being a father was very important to him as he sought to make the lives of his children the best it could be.

Andy is survived by his mother, Tonya (Kurt) Franz of Decatur, Indiana; step-father who raised him, Jim Minch of Geneva, Indiana; three sons, Carter Ivins of Auburn, Indiana, Silas Ivins and Sebastian Ivins both of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Adam (Fabiola) Ivins of Maricopa, Arizona; sister, Candi Ivins of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Christie Ivins of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Chase Claycomb.

There will be no visitation for Andy.  A Celebration of Andy’s Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.