Andrew Thorson (Photo: Neenah Joint School District)
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ) — The Neenah Joint School District is mourning the death of one of their own.
Deputy District Administrator Andrew Thorson, 38, died Saturday from complications after being stung multiple times by a swarm of hornets on Sunday, August 2.
He is survived by his wife, Heather, and four daughters, Abigail, Lydia, Emily, and Vivian.
“We are shocked and devastated by Andrew’s passing,” said superintendent Dr. Mary Pfeiffer. “He was not only extraordinary in his job, but he was an even more exceptional husband, father and human being. Our hearts ache for Heather, his girls and his entire family. We will continue to do whatever we can to help them through this difficult time for all of us.”
Thorson was a graduate of Marquette University and obtained a Masters of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University, while also completing a license in School Business Management from UW-Whitewater.
The district says Thorson was a visionary for the District’s $114.9 million referendum that was passed in April, as well as a key role in the design of the new Neenah High School.
Thorson was the 2018 Neenah Joint School District 2018 Administrator of the Year, as well as the 2019 New School Business Manager of the Year award recipient by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to Andrew’s entire family,” said Board of Education President Brian Epley. “His patience and kindness were abundant, helping whoever asked with a smile. At times he would get deep into minutiae of school finance and you could feel the passion for his work. Andrew’s excellence made life better for everyone around him.”
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