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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose Andujar, affectionately known as GI Joe, on May 30, 2024, at the age of 72. At the age of 18, Joe was drafted into the Vietnam War, serving from 1970 to 1971. Joe continued to serve honorably in the National Guard and later participated in Operation Desert Storm from 1990 to 1991. GI Joe also served in the War in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Joe remained dedicated to his service in the National Guard until his medical retirement in 2012, after over 42 years of military service.
Jose Luis Andujar was born on April 20, 1952, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Juanita Batista and Armando Andujar. Joe spent his free time volunteering in the neighborhood, at the Boys and Girls Club, doing yard work, and spending time with family. A devoted husband, father, and soldier, Jose’s legacy of bravery, love, and commitment will be cherished forever.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Batista and Armando Andujar; his sister, Angela Marie Andujar; and his niece, Daisy Andujar. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Bertha Andujar; his brother, Alberto Andujar, and wife Milna (Minnie) Andujar; his children, Monica Nelluvelil, Maria (Lupe) Flores, and Gerardo Andujar and wife Jessica Lopez; his grandchild, Joslyn Pollard; and his niece, Monica Rivera, and her sons, Michael and Brandon Rivera.
A visitation for Jose will be held on Tuesday June 4, 2024 from 3pm-7pm. A military service followed by a funeral service will be held at 6pm. All services will be held at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, located at 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.
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Dear Family: Grieving gives us time to heal. We comfort each other more closely by sharing our fond memories together, the sorrow will lessen. Our treasured thoughts will for ever remain, with Sympathy.
Berta: La belleza de cada nuevo dia alimente tu espiritu y te traiga paz, reciban el mas sentido pesame con nuestro mas sincero cariño y un fuerte abrazo.
Sarge is one of our Heroes! He was a man with a winning personality, with many talents, great words, and even greater loving actions. He was a very compassionate man with the highest integrity who led by example an exceptional life. God, with His infinite wisdom, gave all of us a very special gift in Jose Luis Andujar!
The greatest honor, respect, and love your family and friends have for you can never be fully explained in words for the can only be truly felt!!! Sarge, you are the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.
Until we meet again, we all “Salute” you! God Bless Us All, the McDonald’s Coffee Club
Tío Jose was the best and coolest uncle who I have ever met! I always loved when he’d come to swing by at my house to have to time to spend together with him telling me stories about what he did in the military or any on-going news. He also thought me what it means to become a great man with good intentions and that nothing should hold you down when it comes to dreams. Tio will always remain in my heart for the rest of my life.
Sincerest (nephew)
-Jesus Tames.H