Andrea Aura Pedersen, age 49, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on April 12, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1976, to parents Robert and Bettye Lou (Purkiss) Thielen in Austin, Texas.

After graduating high school at Waukesha South, she went on to become a mother and worked her way through college. She earned two degrees, one as an Administrative Assistant and second in Accounting. Her most recent position was held at 4imprint in web customer service, where she had many wonderful co-workers, including her eldest niece. Prior to her position at 4imprint, she ran her own ticket broker business- Queen Bee Tickets.

In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling and finding little, unique places to visit along the way. Her fondest childhood memory was that of running through fields of her favorite flowers—Bluebonnets. Van Gogh was her favorite artist, which can be seen in the décor throughout her home. She enjoyed collecting trinkets of cats, bees, and flowers. Her favorite pastime was to watch True Crime series while spoiling her cat Kozmo. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her smile, her funny jokes and her unconditional love will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Larissa (Mike) Schairer; son, Benjamin R. Pedersen; grandchildren, Landon, Mason, Jaxon, Addison, Weston, Emerson and Kadon Schairer; father, Robert (Milana) Thielen; sister, Celeste (Derek) Taylor; step-sister, Daria Thielen; nieces and nephews, Lauren, Olivia, Nevaeh, Ezekiel and Silas Taylor; as well as many other family and friends.

Preceding her in death was her mother, Bettye Lou Thielen (05/05/1983).

Per her wishes, a private gathering with immediate family members will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a GoFund Me link has been established at  https://gofund.me/43d4690e for her children to cover her final expenses, or please feel free to donate to a charity of your choice in her honor.