Ross M. Andress, age 27 of Minneapolis MN and formerly of Hudson WI and Green Bay WI, died on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul MN from injuries sustained in an accident. Ross was born March 7, 1985 in Sheboygan WI to parents Bradley and Rochelle (Lebahn) Andress. Ross spent much of his youth in Hudson, and moved to the Green Bay area with his family, where he graduated from Bayport High School with the Class of 2003. Upon graduation, Ross attended the University of Minnesota, where he would earn his bachelors degree in Economics.

Ross worked as a Senior Account Executive with Enventis. He was an intelligent and driven individual who focused his talents toward advancing business relationships with his clients. Ross loved his work, where his character, charisma, and concern for others made him a success. Ross cared about people, and was a dog lover, too. He also enjoyed video games and technology, socializing with friends and family, and traveling. Ross was fluent in Spanish, and enjoyed travel to places where he could speak the language. Ross was a talented pianist and guitarist, and enjoyed the distinct challenges that music offered. His smile and laughter were cherished by many, and will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved him.

Ross was preceded in death by his grandfather, Archie Andress. He is survived by his parents, Brad and Chelley Andress of Green Bay WI; sister, Lindsey (Kyle) Jentzsch of Hudson WI; brother, Braden Andress of Green Bay WI; life partner, Jeffrey Rodriguez of Minneapolis MN; nephew, Christopher Jentzsch; grandparents, Arthur and Lois Lebahn of Franklin TN and Anita Andress of Chippewa Falls WI; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and beloved family dog, Molly.

A Funeral Celebration of Life for Ross Andress will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Bethel Highlands Church, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson WI with Pastor Dennis Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church, and also from 4:00-8:00PM on Friday evening at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th Street in Hudson. Services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. 715-386-3725