Andrew E. Nahlen

Andrew E. "Andy" Nahlen of Conway, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away April 3, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born Dec. 22, 1920 in Conway to the late Joseph Nahlen and Christine Rumker Nahlen. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway. He was the proprietor of Andy's Dairy Freez in North Little Rock for more than 40 years, where he was known by many only as "Andy". Andy's Dairy Freez was famous for its friendly service and great food, especially foot long hot dogs featuring chili made by Andy according to his personal recipe. He was a veteran of the Air Force and served in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. He was a Staff Sergeant awarded several commendations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He will be greatly missed by daughters Tonya Nahlen of Conway, and Dana Nahlen (Nate Deuel) of Dallas, Texas. His grandchildren are Jenny Fletcher (Ben) of Little Rock, Katherine Ham of Conway, Nickie Starkey (Tom) of San Angelo, Texas, Bobbie Jo Lyons (Fred Acklin) of Conway, Nathaniel "Len" Deuel and Drake Andrew Deuel of Dallas, Texas. He also enjoyed the love of four great-grandchildren. Mr. Nahlen was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Clarence Nahlen and sister, Theresa Nahlen, all of Conway. He is survived by Sister Josita Nahlen, RSM of Fort Smith and Tony Nahlen, Gertrude Siebenmorgen, Anna Marie Gunderman and TJ Nahlen, all of Conway, and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be Monday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501)327-7727. A Mass of Resurrection to celebrate his life will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, with entombment following in St. Joseph Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.