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David Aanderud Obituary

AANDERUD, DAVID ALLEN, 75, of Seaford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Maddock, North Dakota on February 18, 1939 to Harry and Alice (Togstad) Aanderud, David graduated from BCATS (Benson County Agricultural and Training School) Maddock, ND in 1957. He lived most of his life in Severna Park, Maryland. David was in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962 and worked for ARINC (now Rockwell Collins) from 1962 until his retirement as a Senior Manager of Radio and Data Communications in 1998. He enjoyed building his own home in Seaford, Delaware from 1999 until it's completion in 2002. In his spare time he enjoyed working in his yard, fishing and traveling. David was very involved with the American Legion. David had an amazing sense of humor and always made people laugh and smile. David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Kay and three children, Arthur Prell, Allen (Quismunda) Aanderud and Nita Aanderud (Steven Pszcolka), 9 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Dallas (Harold) Berglund as well as his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Rodger Aanderud. David was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion, Nanticoke Post #6, 230 Front Street, Seaford, DE 19973. The burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made in David's memory to the Compassion Care Hospice; 28467 DuPont Blvd.; Millsboro, DE 19966. A special thank you to the Compassionate Care Hospice in Millsboro, Delaware for their loving care and support.

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Published by The Capital on Jul. 22, 2014.

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July 28, 2014

May the God and Father of true peace and tender mercies grant your family a calm and firm heart to endure with hope and fond memories.
1 Corinthians 1:3
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Lesley

July 28, 2014

May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find much comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 Acts 25:15

July 24, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. However, you can take comfort in the Bible, specifically at 1 Thessalonians 4: 14, which says "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those have fallen asleep in death through Jesus."

Bill Trussell

July 23, 2014

For those ARINC employees who shared coffee with Dave along with his humor on a daily basis we are truly sorry to hear of his passing. We are all thinking of his family and wish them well during this difficult time.

July 23, 2014

May our Heavenly Father give your family peace and strength to endure this very difficult time (1 Pt. 5:7).

Cindy Prell

July 22, 2014

This is for someone who was vey special to me as a father in law. He welcomed me into the family and treated me with the up most respect. I will miss him greatly. I send my love and condolences to his wife Kay, and her family.

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