DOVER - Robert George Andrus known to many as "Coach" or "The Bear" and to his beloved grandchildren as "Pop," departed this life on Nov. 9, 2015. Bob was born in Duquesne, Pa. to George and Mildred Andrus. After graduating from Duquesne High School in 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on a troop carrier in the Pacific theatre during the Second World War. Bob entered North Carolina State University on a full football scholarship in 1946. Shortly thereafter, he transferred to the University of Maryland where he played for the legendary coach, Jim Tatum, from 1946-1948. He was a key member of the 1948 squad that played Georgia to a 20-20 tie in the Gator Bowl. Following his graduation from Maryland, Bob signed as a free agent and played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bob began his coaching career with the Maryland freshman football team in 1949 and 1950 after which he coached for a year at Bainbridge Naval Center. Bob came to Delaware in 1957 where in short order he became the head football coach at Dover High School. He was the head football and baseball coach from 1957 to 1967. In 1962, both of his teams went undefeated and, around that time, his baseball team had a 29-game winning streak. He twice led the Gold squad to victory in the Blue-Gold All-star football game and, in 1962, was the head coach of the first Gold team to win that annual classic. In 1967, Bob was named the head football coach at Wesley College in Dover where he remained for the next 21 seasons, leading Wesley's conversion from a junior-college powerhouse to a 4-year NCAA Division III program. Under his leadership, Wesley won the TriState Conference championship in 1967, 1968 and 1969, and the Coastal Conference championship in 1970 and 1976. The 1970 team capped its season with a Sterling Silver Bowl appearance and, in the final junior-college poll, was ranked No. 2 in the nation. During his tenure at Wesley, Bob coached countless junior-college All-Americans, many of whom went on to play at major college football schools. Not surprisingly, Bob was named Coastal Conference Coach of the Year in 1970 and 1976 and was inducted into the Wesley Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2006, in recognition of his stellar playing and coaching careers, Bob was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. Bob was revered by his players and he, in turn, took great pride in their accomplishments, both on the field and in their personal and professional lives. He loved to play golf and make an occasional wager on NFL games (never betting against the Steelers). He cherished his family, who will miss his infectious laugh, unconditional love and steadfast encouragement. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred; and his brother, William. He is survived by a son, Michael Andrus (Sherry) of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Kathleen Andrus (Gary Traynor) of Rehoboth Beach; and his grandchildren, Janna (Andrus) Hanson (Zach), Carly Andrus, Michael Andrus II and Jonathan Lust (Emily). A viewing will be held on Sat., Nov. 14th, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Torbert Funeral Home at 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, with a service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's memory to Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd. Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com