Andrzej W. Stęplewski

Andrzej W. Stęplewski, age 59, husband of Klaudia (Pomerenke) Stęplewski, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at home. Andrzej was born on March 11, 1965 in Zabrze, Poland. He was a son of Zenon Stęplewski, husband of Maryla Obrocka of Malvern, PA and the late Wilhelmina (Lerher) Stęplewska. Andrzej attended High School nr 1 in Zabrze, Poland and received maturity diploma in 1984. He furthered his education by studying in the School of Pharmacy at Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. He received his Pharmacy diploma in 1991. He immigrated to the United States in 1992. He completed his research and PhD thesis at Allegheny University and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in collaboration with Medical University of Silesia from which he received his Ph.D. diploma in 1996. Andrzej's professional career was as a research scientist at the Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Andrzej had a passion for sports and especially enjoyed watching soccer on weekends with his sons and more recently baseball. Oftentimes, you would find him with his favorite snack bags of chips, nuts, or pretzels in hand. He was a music lover, amassing a large vinyl & CD collection. He was learning to play guitar, having accumulated a small guitar collection. His favorite bands were Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and Electric Light Orchestra. In his free time, he was learning to play on the electric guitar his favorite song - Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd. Spending time with his family was of the utmost importance to Andrzej. He looked forward to yearly trips to the Outer Banks, mainly visiting Salvo and Avon. He loved going camping, whether it was to a destination or even just in a tent up in the back yard. He had an affinity for dogs and absolutely loved all breeds. There was never a dog that met him that didn't take to him. In addition to his wife, father, and step-mother, Andrzej is survived by three children, Matthew Stęplewski, Luke Stęplewski, and Nicole Stęplewski; one sister, Beata, wife of Kazimierz Kacunel; one niece, Anna, wife of Jeff Schnug and their daughter Olivia; and one cousin, Kasia Stęplewska and her daughter Agnieszka. Relatives and friends will be received from 10:00 AM-11:45 AM at St. Basil the Great R.C. Church, 2330 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 23, 2024 followed by his funeral service at 12:00 PM at the church. Officiating will be Rev. John P. Stokely. Inurnment will follow in the Columbarium Garden at St. John's Lutheran Church at 355 St. Johns Circle, Phoenixville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Main Line Animal Rescue by visiting mlar.org/donate, or by planting a tree in his memory at your favorite spot or by making a contribution to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society by visiting Give the Gift of a Tree (phsonline.org). Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Andrzej W. Stęplewski

March 11, 1965 - September 15, 2024