Robert H. Andersen

robert andersen

July 28, 1937 ~ January 12, 2015

Robert H. Andersen, 77, Morgan County, died January 12, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Andersen was born July 28, 1937, in Douglas County, Nebraska, to the late Hans Andersen and Helen (Petersen) Christopherson.

He graduated from Benson High School in Nebraska and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as an air traffic controller for more than 20 years before beginning a career as an independent agent for Farmers Insurance. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Andersen enjoyed golf, gardening, fishing, hunting, and playing softball during his younger years. He was a member of the Cloverdale American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Beverley J. (Anderson) Andersen, to whom he was united in marriage October 17, 1959; children, Denise Griffin (Rodney) of Monrovia, Dane Andersen of Mooresville, David Andersen (Rhonda) of Quincy, and Deanna Monnin (Vince) of Arcanum, Ohio; brother, Donald Andersen (Jean) of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Jerry, Jesse, Shelby, Taylor, Breegan, Will, Morgan, and Zoe; great grandchildren, Alex and Seth.

The funeral service will begin at 10:30, a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2015. Burial will be in the Clayton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Robert’s Life Story Video, or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. So sorry to read about Bob’s passing. I was trying to find a phone number for Beverly when I came across bob’s OBITUARYjj. The Video was wonderful. I’ve known Bev for 75 years and was in their wedding. My deepest sympathy to the FAMILY.

  2. My hearts go out to each of you. May the lord comfort you at this time. May your memories bring you smiles and laughter in the future. God Bless.

  3. Bev and family my condolences to you. Bob always had a story to tell at Steve and Jackie’s farm house. A classy gentleman indeed. He will be missed. Doug Jordan


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