Andrew James ‘Andy” Kieffer, age 50, of Hays, Kansas Hays passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born July 19, 1975, at Hutchinson, Kansas to James Stephen Kieffer and Joan Margaret (Tieking).
He was a devoted husband, loving father, son, nephew, uncle, and brother. He was married to his high school sweetheart, and the love of his life, Michele (Kippes) for 18 years. They were married on September 2, 2007, at Boulder, Colorado. Together they raised their beautiful daughters, Avery (14) and Macie (6). He was a constant source of strength for his family.
Before Andy turned two, the family moved to Colorado, but returned to Kansas in 1982. Hays was home for Andy from that point on. He graduated from TMP-Marian High School in 1993. After graduation, he began his 31 year career with S & W Supply where he made lifelong friendships with his coworkers and customers. They stood by Andy and his family during the toughest days.
Andy will be remembered for his loyalty to his family, friends, the KC Chiefs, KU Jayhawks and KC Royals. He took great pride in everything he did. He was an expert handyman, a talented artist, a self-taught guitarist, an accomplished cook, an excellent mechanic, a beer enthusiast, and a well-known prankster. He found joy in working on his Nova wagon, but most enjoyed spending time with his family. He dabbled in photography, which left us with snapshots of his family that we will always treasure. He was a devoted husband, loving father, son, nephew, uncle and brother.
Andy is survived by his wife, Michele; his children, Avery and Macie; all of the home; his mother, Joan and step father, Larry Perkins, Hays, KS; his stepmother, Dixie Kieffer, Rancho Murietta, CA; his mother-in-law, Margaret Kippes, Hays, KS; his brothers, Brad Kieffer and wife, Sandra, Bella Vista, AR; Eric Kieffer and wife, Janya, Dallas, TX; Todd Kieffer and wife, Christina, Kansas City, MO; his sister, Lynette Mullinax and husband, Mike, Silver Lake, KS; his step sisters, Celeste Clelland and husband, Chris, Lees Summit, MO; Marianne Nelson and husband Greg, Rawlins, WY; his brothers-in-law, Kurt Kippes and wife, Kellie, Fenton, MI; John Kippes and wife, Mariel, Colorado Springs, CO; his sisters-in-law, Janelle Limon and husband, Richard, Colorado Springs, CO; Renee Downey and husband, Brian, Jetmore, KS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Joe Popelka officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: Children’s Mercy Heart Center Research; the Cancer Council of Ellis County; or to Michele Kieffer {the Andy Kieffer family} in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.
Condolences can be emailed to [email protected] or left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com