Albert C. Andrulis, 86, former postmaster in Hammond who also held management positions at the main Chicago post office during his 35-year career, died Tuesday, April 30, in his Brookfield home of congestive heart failure. Mr. Andrulis was born and raised in Chicago’s Brighton Park. He graduated in 1931 from Harrison High School and began his Postal Service career in 1939 as a substitute clerk at Chicago’s main post office. Three years later, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a chief petty officer in the Pacific theater during World War II. Mr. Andrulis returned to his post office duty after the war and was promoted in 1953 to clerk in charge. He became a superintendent before being transferred in 1971 to Hammond as the officer in charge. A year later, he was named postmaster of the Northwest Indiana office, a position he held until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Andrulis also was an avid golfer, bowler and gardener. He is survived by two sons, David and Mark, and four grandchildren. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Barbara Catholic Church, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield.
