Harry Chester Anderson, age 93, of Stephen MN, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Valley Home Assisted Living, Thief River Falls MN.
Harry was born April 6, 1922, in Eagle Point Township, Marshall County MN, to Gustaf W and Ella (Erickson) Anderson.
Harry was raised in rural Stephen. Harry attended the Rud District School where he completed the eighth grade. He was awarded an honorary GED from Stephen High School in 2013.
On October 31, 1942, Harry enlisted in the US Navy along with a boyhood friend, Marshal Fering. He attended and completed diesel school at the University of Illinois in Champaign IL. From there Harry attended firefighter's school in Norfolk VA. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Gilmore where he served for 28 months. While on the USS Gilmore, he saw action at the Mariana Islands, Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and mainland Japan. His destroyer was credited with sinking three Japanese submarines. Harry was a member of the shakedown crew to Hawaii. The U.S.S. Gilmore was the first destroyer to have radar. Harry then served on the aircraft carrier USS Mindoro. He was a plank owner on both the destroyer and the aircraft carrier. He served in both the North and the South Pacific campaigns. Harry earned the rank Motor Machinist's Mate - 1st Class. He was honorably discharged on January 1, 1946.
Harry married Hazel Nelson on April 14, 1948, at St Stephen's Catholic Church in Stephen MN. They made their home on the farm in rural Stephen. To this union, six children were born: Arlan, Anita, Renae, Mariette, Cynthia, and Gregory. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Harry farmed west of Stephen where he mainly raised wheat, barley, and oats, besides farming, he worked the summer months doing custom ditching and custom hay baling for area farmers. He worked at different times during the winter months with American Crystal Sugar in Drayton ND, Jorgensen Implement and also for Halfmann Ford in Stephen. Harry was a lifelong member of Stephen American Legion Post 390.
Harry enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing especially with his family. He loved hiking in the mountains in Arizona during the winter months and also enjoyed walking. Harry was an avid horseshoe player and won several horseshoe tournaments in Arizona. He was also an avid reader and was quite knowledgeable on subjects of history, especially American history and the struggles of early pioneers. Harry enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new friends. He was easy to talk to and could carry on a conversation on just about any topic. Harry enjoyed working on small engines and tinkering with anything around the farm.
Harry is survived by his children, Arlan (Nancy Alexander), Baudette MN; Anita (Clark) Hendrickson, Thief River Falls MN; Renae (Jim) Seibel, Thief River Falls MN; Mariette (Brad) David, Zimmerman MN; Cynthia (Blaine) Paschke, Forest Lake MN; and Gregory (Dorinda) Anderson, Fergus Falls MN; grandchildren, Shawn (Tina) Anderson, Jon (Sara) Hendrickson, Ryan Hendrickson, Jeremy (Shannon) Seibel, Dana (Lance) Woinarowicz, Alissa (Terry) Pracht, Andrew (Megan) David, Sara (Brad) Schanning, Jessica (Dan) Paschke, Ashley David, Kalie (fiancé Monte Norman), and Josh Anderson; great-grandchildren Hunter and Trevor Anderson, Samuel and Greta Hendrickson, Cole Milz and Logan Seibel, Raydon, Ayla and Ty Woinarowicz, Nicolas, Natalie, Nolan, Neven, Noella, and Nash Pracht, McKenna and Madelyn David, and Danica and Kendra Paschke; sister Violet Halfmann; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson and daughter-in-law Jennifer Wichmann.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel in 2014; parents Gustaf and Ella Anderson and brothers Roy and Philip.
Harry loved his family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. May his memory be blessed!
Active pallbearers will be Harry's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry's granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to LeRoy and Lucille Nelson for the many visits, calls, and prayers extended to our Dad and to our family.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Harry was born April 6, 1922, in Eagle Point Township, Marshall County MN, to Gustaf W and Ella (Erickson) Anderson.
Harry was raised in rural Stephen. Harry attended the Rud District School where he completed the eighth grade. He was awarded an honorary GED from Stephen High School in 2013.
On October 31, 1942, Harry enlisted in the US Navy along with a boyhood friend, Marshal Fering. He attended and completed diesel school at the University of Illinois in Champaign IL. From there Harry attended firefighter's school in Norfolk VA. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Gilmore where he served for 28 months. While on the USS Gilmore, he saw action at the Mariana Islands, Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and mainland Japan. His destroyer was credited with sinking three Japanese submarines. Harry was a member of the shakedown crew to Hawaii. The U.S.S. Gilmore was the first destroyer to have radar. Harry then served on the aircraft carrier USS Mindoro. He was a plank owner on both the destroyer and the aircraft carrier. He served in both the North and the South Pacific campaigns. Harry earned the rank Motor Machinist's Mate - 1st Class. He was honorably discharged on January 1, 1946.
Harry married Hazel Nelson on April 14, 1948, at St Stephen's Catholic Church in Stephen MN. They made their home on the farm in rural Stephen. To this union, six children were born: Arlan, Anita, Renae, Mariette, Cynthia, and Gregory. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Harry farmed west of Stephen where he mainly raised wheat, barley, and oats, besides farming, he worked the summer months doing custom ditching and custom hay baling for area farmers. He worked at different times during the winter months with American Crystal Sugar in Drayton ND, Jorgensen Implement and also for Halfmann Ford in Stephen. Harry was a lifelong member of Stephen American Legion Post 390.
Harry enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing especially with his family. He loved hiking in the mountains in Arizona during the winter months and also enjoyed walking. Harry was an avid horseshoe player and won several horseshoe tournaments in Arizona. He was also an avid reader and was quite knowledgeable on subjects of history, especially American history and the struggles of early pioneers. Harry enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new friends. He was easy to talk to and could carry on a conversation on just about any topic. Harry enjoyed working on small engines and tinkering with anything around the farm.
Harry is survived by his children, Arlan (Nancy Alexander), Baudette MN; Anita (Clark) Hendrickson, Thief River Falls MN; Renae (Jim) Seibel, Thief River Falls MN; Mariette (Brad) David, Zimmerman MN; Cynthia (Blaine) Paschke, Forest Lake MN; and Gregory (Dorinda) Anderson, Fergus Falls MN; grandchildren, Shawn (Tina) Anderson, Jon (Sara) Hendrickson, Ryan Hendrickson, Jeremy (Shannon) Seibel, Dana (Lance) Woinarowicz, Alissa (Terry) Pracht, Andrew (Megan) David, Sara (Brad) Schanning, Jessica (Dan) Paschke, Ashley David, Kalie (fiancé Monte Norman), and Josh Anderson; great-grandchildren Hunter and Trevor Anderson, Samuel and Greta Hendrickson, Cole Milz and Logan Seibel, Raydon, Ayla and Ty Woinarowicz, Nicolas, Natalie, Nolan, Neven, Noella, and Nash Pracht, McKenna and Madelyn David, and Danica and Kendra Paschke; sister Violet Halfmann; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson and daughter-in-law Jennifer Wichmann.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel in 2014; parents Gustaf and Ella Anderson and brothers Roy and Philip.
Harry loved his family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. May his memory be blessed!
Active pallbearers will be Harry's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry's granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to LeRoy and Lucille Nelson for the many visits, calls, and prayers extended to our Dad and to our family.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Harry Chester Anderson, age 93, of Stephen MN, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Valley Home Assisted Living, Thief River Falls MN.
Harry was born April 6, 1922, in Eagle Point Township, Marshall County MN, to Gustaf W and Ella (Erickson) Anderson.
Harry was raised in rural Stephen. Harry attended the Rud District School where he completed the eighth grade. He was awarded an honorary GED from Stephen High School in 2013.
On October 31, 1942, Harry enlisted in the US Navy along with a boyhood friend, Marshal Fering. He attended and completed diesel school at the University of Illinois in Champaign IL. From there Harry attended firefighter's school in Norfolk VA. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Gilmore where he served for 28 months. While on the USS Gilmore, he saw action at the Mariana Islands, Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and mainland Japan. His destroyer was credited with sinking three Japanese submarines. Harry was a member of the shakedown crew to Hawaii. The U.S.S. Gilmore was the first destroyer to have radar. Harry then served on the aircraft carrier USS Mindoro. He was a plank owner on both the destroyer and the aircraft carrier. He served in both the North and the South Pacific campaigns. Harry earned the rank Motor Machinist's Mate - 1st Class. He was honorably discharged on January 1, 1946.
Harry married Hazel Nelson on April 14, 1948, at St Stephen's Catholic Church in Stephen MN. They made their home on the farm in rural Stephen. To this union, six children were born: Arlan, Anita, Renae, Mariette, Cynthia, and Gregory. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Harry farmed west of Stephen where he mainly raised wheat, barley, and oats, besides farming, he worked the summer months doing custom ditching and custom hay baling for area farmers. He worked at different times during the winter months with American Crystal Sugar in Drayton ND, Jorgensen Implement and also for Halfmann Ford in Stephen. Harry was a lifelong member of Stephen American Legion Post 390.
Harry enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing especially with his family. He loved hiking in the mountains in Arizona during the winter months and also enjoyed walking. Harry was an avid horseshoe player and won several horseshoe tournaments in Arizona. He was also an avid reader and was quite knowledgeable on subjects of history, especially American history and the struggles of early pioneers. Harry enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new friends. He was easy to talk to and could carry on a conversation on just about any topic. Harry enjoyed working on small engines and tinkering with anything around the farm.
Harry is survived by his children, Arlan (Nancy Alexander), Baudette MN; Anita (Clark) Hendrickson, Thief River Falls MN; Renae (Jim) Seibel, Thief River Falls MN; Mariette (Brad) David, Zimmerman MN; Cynthia (Blaine) Paschke, Forest Lake MN; and Gregory (Dorinda) Anderson, Fergus Falls MN; grandchildren, Shawn (Tina) Anderson, Jon (Sara) Hendrickson, Ryan Hendrickson, Jeremy (Shannon) Seibel, Dana (Lance) Woinarowicz, Alissa (Terry) Pracht, Andrew (Megan) David, Sara (Brad) Schanning, Jessica (Dan) Paschke, Ashley David, Kalie (fiancé Monte Norman), and Josh Anderson; great-grandchildren Hunter and Trevor Anderson, Samuel and Greta Hendrickson, Cole Milz and Logan Seibel, Raydon, Ayla and Ty Woinarowicz, Nicolas, Natalie, Nolan, Neven, Noella, and Nash Pracht, McKenna and Madelyn David, and Danica and Kendra Paschke; sister Violet Halfmann; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson and daughter-in-law Jennifer Wichmann.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel in 2014; parents Gustaf and Ella Anderson and brothers Roy and Philip.
Harry loved his family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. May his memory be blessed!
Active pallbearers will be Harry's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry's granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to LeRoy and Lucille Nelson for the many visits, calls, and prayers extended to our Dad and to our family.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Harry was born April 6, 1922, in Eagle Point Township, Marshall County MN, to Gustaf W and Ella (Erickson) Anderson.
Harry was raised in rural Stephen. Harry attended the Rud District School where he completed the eighth grade. He was awarded an honorary GED from Stephen High School in 2013.
On October 31, 1942, Harry enlisted in the US Navy along with a boyhood friend, Marshal Fering. He attended and completed diesel school at the University of Illinois in Champaign IL. From there Harry attended firefighter's school in Norfolk VA. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Gilmore where he served for 28 months. While on the USS Gilmore, he saw action at the Mariana Islands, Midway, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and mainland Japan. His destroyer was credited with sinking three Japanese submarines. Harry was a member of the shakedown crew to Hawaii. The U.S.S. Gilmore was the first destroyer to have radar. Harry then served on the aircraft carrier USS Mindoro. He was a plank owner on both the destroyer and the aircraft carrier. He served in both the North and the South Pacific campaigns. Harry earned the rank Motor Machinist's Mate - 1st Class. He was honorably discharged on January 1, 1946.
Harry married Hazel Nelson on April 14, 1948, at St Stephen's Catholic Church in Stephen MN. They made their home on the farm in rural Stephen. To this union, six children were born: Arlan, Anita, Renae, Mariette, Cynthia, and Gregory. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Harry farmed west of Stephen where he mainly raised wheat, barley, and oats, besides farming, he worked the summer months doing custom ditching and custom hay baling for area farmers. He worked at different times during the winter months with American Crystal Sugar in Drayton ND, Jorgensen Implement and also for Halfmann Ford in Stephen. Harry was a lifelong member of Stephen American Legion Post 390.
Harry enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing especially with his family. He loved hiking in the mountains in Arizona during the winter months and also enjoyed walking. Harry was an avid horseshoe player and won several horseshoe tournaments in Arizona. He was also an avid reader and was quite knowledgeable on subjects of history, especially American history and the struggles of early pioneers. Harry enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new friends. He was easy to talk to and could carry on a conversation on just about any topic. Harry enjoyed working on small engines and tinkering with anything around the farm.
Harry is survived by his children, Arlan (Nancy Alexander), Baudette MN; Anita (Clark) Hendrickson, Thief River Falls MN; Renae (Jim) Seibel, Thief River Falls MN; Mariette (Brad) David, Zimmerman MN; Cynthia (Blaine) Paschke, Forest Lake MN; and Gregory (Dorinda) Anderson, Fergus Falls MN; grandchildren, Shawn (Tina) Anderson, Jon (Sara) Hendrickson, Ryan Hendrickson, Jeremy (Shannon) Seibel, Dana (Lance) Woinarowicz, Alissa (Terry) Pracht, Andrew (Megan) David, Sara (Brad) Schanning, Jessica (Dan) Paschke, Ashley David, Kalie (fiancé Monte Norman), and Josh Anderson; great-grandchildren Hunter and Trevor Anderson, Samuel and Greta Hendrickson, Cole Milz and Logan Seibel, Raydon, Ayla and Ty Woinarowicz, Nicolas, Natalie, Nolan, Neven, Noella, and Nash Pracht, McKenna and Madelyn David, and Danica and Kendra Paschke; sister Violet Halfmann; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson and daughter-in-law Jennifer Wichmann.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel in 2014; parents Gustaf and Ella Anderson and brothers Roy and Philip.
Harry loved his family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. May his memory be blessed!
Active pallbearers will be Harry's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry's granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to LeRoy and Lucille Nelson for the many visits, calls, and prayers extended to our Dad and to our family.
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Inscription
MOMM1
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
BELOVED HUSBAND
FATHER GRANDPA
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
