Andrew Bowman Donnell, age 55, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on January 1, 2016, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City.

Andy was born on October 15, 1960, in Hot Springs, SD, to Arthur and Beulah Gail (Pritchett) Donnell. After graduation from Hot Springs High School he attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. Also attended Missouri Institute of Technology in Kansas City and graduated with a Masters of Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology . He used his Master's Degree in Computer Science for developing software at AT&T in Chicago. Andy married Cindy Watkins on June 18, 1983, together they enjoyed raising 2 children, Chandra and David. After moving to Hot Springs, he owned and Operated Blue Bison (Donnell's Store), worked and redesigned lighting for Wind Cave.

Andy "Gumper" was unique in many ways. His many talents include: analytical and mechanical aptitude, visual spatial intelligence, construction, electrical, and plumbing abilities. Andy's fun adventurous personality touched everyone he met. Hot air ballooning, four wheeling, dirt biking and go carting were only a few of his loves. Leadership skills were evident in his Boy Scout involvement. His level of commitment in every aspect of his life is shown in all of his accomplishments. Andy enjoyed challenges and the creative aspect of renovating and building. This is shown by his work on Donnell's store and the Wind Cave electrical system, as two examples. He was a caring, loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. His family was primary in his life.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Donnell of Hot Springs; son, David Arthur (Mia) Donnell of Denver, CO; daughter, Chandra Lee Donnell, and her children Aurora, Kaladin, formerly of Hot Springs; brothers, Joseph Arthur (Joyce) Donnell of Fall Creek, OR; James David (Lettie) of Bentonville, AR; sisters, Jennie May (Menno) Kraai of Cave Junction, OR; Charlene Marie (Mike) Hotchkiss of Lampasas, TX; Barbara Ann (Jack) Highstreet of Lincoln, NE; aunts, Violet Inman and Jean Donnell.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs.

A memorial has been established to in Andrew's name to benefit the Centennial Park Pavilion.