A.L. "Andy" Anderson, 81, died at 3:16 p.m. Oct. 31, 1999, at his home. Services for Alvin L. (Andy) Anderson, a broadcast pioneer, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Evangel Temple, Bismarck.
Public visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Service.
A.L. "Andy" Anderson was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Noonan, the son of Christian J. and Marie Jenshus Anderson. He was privileged to be the only one of three children to attend high school. It was in his high school science class that he became interested in radio waves. Not being able to go to college, he continued his education with self-training opportunities. While repairing radios, he took a job as a railroad telegrapher.
In 1944, he married Lorraine Johnson from Milton. He was inducted into the Army, and got furloughed continually because his services as a railroad telegrapher were required. Andy and Lorraine transferred to Seattle, Wash., where he continued to work on the wire, played in the K6 Wrangler Band, and ran a chicken ranch. After a few years in Seattle, they returned to Minot, where he continued to work as a telegrapher for Great Northern Railroad. It was during this time that he decided to go into business. He once again put his radio career on hold and went to work for the FC Hayer Company in Minneapolis as a Best Line Refrigeration and Appliance District Sales Representative. His territory was North Dakota, South Dakota, Canada and Montana.
In 1953, he began his broadcast career with Meyer Broadcasting, developing the Minot and Williston television stations. He eventually became General Manager of Meyer Broadcasting Company in Bismarck. In 1963, he had an opportunity to return to the radio business. He purchased a local radio station and KBMR, the "Big Country Radio" station began. In the fall of 1968, KQDY FM went on the air. He expanded his broadcasting holdings again in 1976 by building KERR AM in Polson, Mont., and in 1980, added KQRK FM. He built KSSS FM in 1996, and was instrumental in getting KXMR 710 on the air this year in Bismarck.
Active community involvement was paramount to him, whether it was bringing special events to town, or every day Chamber of Commerce business. He was Past President of the Exchange Club, Toastmasters and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Club for over 50 years. He received numerous awards, including the North Dakota Broadcaster of the Year and the Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Association. He served as a deacon at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, and has been a member of the Evangel Temple Church for many years.
Always pursuing education opportunities, he graduated from Harvard Business School, and was an associate instructor of the Dale Carnegie Courses. His hobbies and interests included the Boy Scouts of America, boating and ham radio. He was president of the Central Dakota Radio Association when a "Hamboree" was held for amateur ham radio operators. For the past 40 years, his call sign has been WOVAL.
He developed a passion for running in 1977, at the age of 60. He participated in many road races in the local area as well as in Montana, where he and Lorraine have a home on Flathead Lake. He always said it was never too late to do what you want to do. Other businesses he has owned and operated were the Little Cottage Care, Honest John's Fireworks, and Instant Printing. He holds the Muzak franchise in the state of North Dakota and part of Montana.
Andy is survived by his wife, Lorraine; six children, Shirley Bachmeier, San Antonio, Texas, Sharon (Rick) Farrell, Boise, Idaho, Dennis (Nila) Anderson, Polson, Mont., Donald (Stella) Anderson, Red Feather Lake, Colo., Darrell (Carol) Anderson, Bismarck, and Sharlene (Bob) Steverding, Deer Park, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one niece, Loraine Trierweiler, San Diego, Calif.; and twin niece and nephew, Louis and Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Marie Anderson, and his two brothers, Curtis and Julian Anderson.
Andy overcame every obstacle during his lifetime, and handled his life and his death with courage and dignity. Andy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. The family prefers memorials to the Home Medical Resources/The Hospice Association.
(Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
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Public visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Service.
A.L. "Andy" Anderson was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Noonan, the son of Christian J. and Marie Jenshus Anderson. He was privileged to be the only one of three children to attend high school. It was in his high school science class that he became interested in radio waves. Not being able to go to college, he continued his education with self-training opportunities. While repairing radios, he took a job as a railroad telegrapher.
In 1944, he married Lorraine Johnson from Milton. He was inducted into the Army, and got furloughed continually because his services as a railroad telegrapher were required. Andy and Lorraine transferred to Seattle, Wash., where he continued to work on the wire, played in the K6 Wrangler Band, and ran a chicken ranch. After a few years in Seattle, they returned to Minot, where he continued to work as a telegrapher for Great Northern Railroad. It was during this time that he decided to go into business. He once again put his radio career on hold and went to work for the FC Hayer Company in Minneapolis as a Best Line Refrigeration and Appliance District Sales Representative. His territory was North Dakota, South Dakota, Canada and Montana.
In 1953, he began his broadcast career with Meyer Broadcasting, developing the Minot and Williston television stations. He eventually became General Manager of Meyer Broadcasting Company in Bismarck. In 1963, he had an opportunity to return to the radio business. He purchased a local radio station and KBMR, the "Big Country Radio" station began. In the fall of 1968, KQDY FM went on the air. He expanded his broadcasting holdings again in 1976 by building KERR AM in Polson, Mont., and in 1980, added KQRK FM. He built KSSS FM in 1996, and was instrumental in getting KXMR 710 on the air this year in Bismarck.
Active community involvement was paramount to him, whether it was bringing special events to town, or every day Chamber of Commerce business. He was Past President of the Exchange Club, Toastmasters and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Club for over 50 years. He received numerous awards, including the North Dakota Broadcaster of the Year and the Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Association. He served as a deacon at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, and has been a member of the Evangel Temple Church for many years.
Always pursuing education opportunities, he graduated from Harvard Business School, and was an associate instructor of the Dale Carnegie Courses. His hobbies and interests included the Boy Scouts of America, boating and ham radio. He was president of the Central Dakota Radio Association when a "Hamboree" was held for amateur ham radio operators. For the past 40 years, his call sign has been WOVAL.
He developed a passion for running in 1977, at the age of 60. He participated in many road races in the local area as well as in Montana, where he and Lorraine have a home on Flathead Lake. He always said it was never too late to do what you want to do. Other businesses he has owned and operated were the Little Cottage Care, Honest John's Fireworks, and Instant Printing. He holds the Muzak franchise in the state of North Dakota and part of Montana.
Andy is survived by his wife, Lorraine; six children, Shirley Bachmeier, San Antonio, Texas, Sharon (Rick) Farrell, Boise, Idaho, Dennis (Nila) Anderson, Polson, Mont., Donald (Stella) Anderson, Red Feather Lake, Colo., Darrell (Carol) Anderson, Bismarck, and Sharlene (Bob) Steverding, Deer Park, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one niece, Loraine Trierweiler, San Diego, Calif.; and twin niece and nephew, Louis and Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Marie Anderson, and his two brothers, Curtis and Julian Anderson.
Andy overcame every obstacle during his lifetime, and handled his life and his death with courage and dignity. Andy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. The family prefers memorials to the Home Medical Resources/The Hospice Association.
(Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
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A.L. "Andy" Anderson, 81, died at 3:16 p.m. Oct. 31, 1999, at his home. Services for Alvin L. (Andy) Anderson, a broadcast pioneer, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Evangel Temple, Bismarck.
Public visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Service.
A.L. "Andy" Anderson was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Noonan, the son of Christian J. and Marie Jenshus Anderson. He was privileged to be the only one of three children to attend high school. It was in his high school science class that he became interested in radio waves. Not being able to go to college, he continued his education with self-training opportunities. While repairing radios, he took a job as a railroad telegrapher.
In 1944, he married Lorraine Johnson from Milton. He was inducted into the Army, and got furloughed continually because his services as a railroad telegrapher were required. Andy and Lorraine transferred to Seattle, Wash., where he continued to work on the wire, played in the K6 Wrangler Band, and ran a chicken ranch. After a few years in Seattle, they returned to Minot, where he continued to work as a telegrapher for Great Northern Railroad. It was during this time that he decided to go into business. He once again put his radio career on hold and went to work for the FC Hayer Company in Minneapolis as a Best Line Refrigeration and Appliance District Sales Representative. His territory was North Dakota, South Dakota, Canada and Montana.
In 1953, he began his broadcast career with Meyer Broadcasting, developing the Minot and Williston television stations. He eventually became General Manager of Meyer Broadcasting Company in Bismarck. In 1963, he had an opportunity to return to the radio business. He purchased a local radio station and KBMR, the "Big Country Radio" station began. In the fall of 1968, KQDY FM went on the air. He expanded his broadcasting holdings again in 1976 by building KERR AM in Polson, Mont., and in 1980, added KQRK FM. He built KSSS FM in 1996, and was instrumental in getting KXMR 710 on the air this year in Bismarck.
Active community involvement was paramount to him, whether it was bringing special events to town, or every day Chamber of Commerce business. He was Past President of the Exchange Club, Toastmasters and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Club for over 50 years. He received numerous awards, including the North Dakota Broadcaster of the Year and the Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Association. He served as a deacon at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, and has been a member of the Evangel Temple Church for many years.
Always pursuing education opportunities, he graduated from Harvard Business School, and was an associate instructor of the Dale Carnegie Courses. His hobbies and interests included the Boy Scouts of America, boating and ham radio. He was president of the Central Dakota Radio Association when a "Hamboree" was held for amateur ham radio operators. For the past 40 years, his call sign has been WOVAL.
He developed a passion for running in 1977, at the age of 60. He participated in many road races in the local area as well as in Montana, where he and Lorraine have a home on Flathead Lake. He always said it was never too late to do what you want to do. Other businesses he has owned and operated were the Little Cottage Care, Honest John's Fireworks, and Instant Printing. He holds the Muzak franchise in the state of North Dakota and part of Montana.
Andy is survived by his wife, Lorraine; six children, Shirley Bachmeier, San Antonio, Texas, Sharon (Rick) Farrell, Boise, Idaho, Dennis (Nila) Anderson, Polson, Mont., Donald (Stella) Anderson, Red Feather Lake, Colo., Darrell (Carol) Anderson, Bismarck, and Sharlene (Bob) Steverding, Deer Park, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one niece, Loraine Trierweiler, San Diego, Calif.; and twin niece and nephew, Louis and Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Marie Anderson, and his two brothers, Curtis and Julian Anderson.
Andy overcame every obstacle during his lifetime, and handled his life and his death with courage and dignity. Andy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. The family prefers memorials to the Home Medical Resources/The Hospice Association.
(Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
Read more: http://bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_ab7feafc-1f22-5e2c-9038-41400e34f301.html#ixzz1XQYoxQdO
Public visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Service.
A.L. "Andy" Anderson was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Noonan, the son of Christian J. and Marie Jenshus Anderson. He was privileged to be the only one of three children to attend high school. It was in his high school science class that he became interested in radio waves. Not being able to go to college, he continued his education with self-training opportunities. While repairing radios, he took a job as a railroad telegrapher.
In 1944, he married Lorraine Johnson from Milton. He was inducted into the Army, and got furloughed continually because his services as a railroad telegrapher were required. Andy and Lorraine transferred to Seattle, Wash., where he continued to work on the wire, played in the K6 Wrangler Band, and ran a chicken ranch. After a few years in Seattle, they returned to Minot, where he continued to work as a telegrapher for Great Northern Railroad. It was during this time that he decided to go into business. He once again put his radio career on hold and went to work for the FC Hayer Company in Minneapolis as a Best Line Refrigeration and Appliance District Sales Representative. His territory was North Dakota, South Dakota, Canada and Montana.
In 1953, he began his broadcast career with Meyer Broadcasting, developing the Minot and Williston television stations. He eventually became General Manager of Meyer Broadcasting Company in Bismarck. In 1963, he had an opportunity to return to the radio business. He purchased a local radio station and KBMR, the "Big Country Radio" station began. In the fall of 1968, KQDY FM went on the air. He expanded his broadcasting holdings again in 1976 by building KERR AM in Polson, Mont., and in 1980, added KQRK FM. He built KSSS FM in 1996, and was instrumental in getting KXMR 710 on the air this year in Bismarck.
Active community involvement was paramount to him, whether it was bringing special events to town, or every day Chamber of Commerce business. He was Past President of the Exchange Club, Toastmasters and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Club for over 50 years. He received numerous awards, including the North Dakota Broadcaster of the Year and the Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Association. He served as a deacon at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, and has been a member of the Evangel Temple Church for many years.
Always pursuing education opportunities, he graduated from Harvard Business School, and was an associate instructor of the Dale Carnegie Courses. His hobbies and interests included the Boy Scouts of America, boating and ham radio. He was president of the Central Dakota Radio Association when a "Hamboree" was held for amateur ham radio operators. For the past 40 years, his call sign has been WOVAL.
He developed a passion for running in 1977, at the age of 60. He participated in many road races in the local area as well as in Montana, where he and Lorraine have a home on Flathead Lake. He always said it was never too late to do what you want to do. Other businesses he has owned and operated were the Little Cottage Care, Honest John's Fireworks, and Instant Printing. He holds the Muzak franchise in the state of North Dakota and part of Montana.
Andy is survived by his wife, Lorraine; six children, Shirley Bachmeier, San Antonio, Texas, Sharon (Rick) Farrell, Boise, Idaho, Dennis (Nila) Anderson, Polson, Mont., Donald (Stella) Anderson, Red Feather Lake, Colo., Darrell (Carol) Anderson, Bismarck, and Sharlene (Bob) Steverding, Deer Park, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one niece, Loraine Trierweiler, San Diego, Calif.; and twin niece and nephew, Louis and Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Marie Anderson, and his two brothers, Curtis and Julian Anderson.
Andy overcame every obstacle during his lifetime, and handled his life and his death with courage and dignity. Andy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. The family prefers memorials to the Home Medical Resources/The Hospice Association.
(Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
Read more: http://bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_ab7feafc-1f22-5e2c-9038-41400e34f301.html#ixzz1XQYoxQdO
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