Andrew S. Baer, age 86, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away May 21, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Hot Springs.

Andrew was born October 25, 1927 at Ipswich, SD to Leo and Theresa (Schmidt) Baer. After High School, he served in the Armey-Air Force/96th. Andrew married Ruth Feickert.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Baer, of Hot Springs; sons William (Janice) Baer' of Denver, CO; Larry (Peggy)Baer of Walla Walla, WA; Dale (Karen) Baer, of Springville, UT; Michael (Sandy) Baer, of Rapid City, SD; Robert ( Jeri) Baer, of Gillette, WY; daughters Sherry (David) Johnson, of Iowa City, IA; Ruth (David) Manley, of Rawlins, WY; and Joy Lee of Rapid City, He is also survived by his brother Leo (Shirley) Baer, Jr. , of Great Falls, MT and sister Rosina Greenlee, of Rushville, IL; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.,

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD. Interment will be held 12:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.

A memorial has been established in Andrews name for the Guest House at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.