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Richard Anderson Obituary
Richard Anderson, "Dick", age 70, of Crown Point, on May 2, 2009, entered into heaven after battling cancer for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Teri Anderson; sisters: Marian (William) Leets, Sharon (James) Whittinghill and sister-in-law, Norma Anderson; many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; his brothers: Allan and Wayne Anderson; and his parents Robert and Edna Anderson. Richard was born January 20, 1939. He grew up in Hobart and was a graduate of Hobart High School, class of 1957, where he earned varsity letters in basketball, baseball, cross country, and football. He was a member of the US Coast Guard from 1960-1968. On August 25, 1962, he married Louise Massa. In 1964 he graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelors degree in industrial education. Richard worked at US Steel for 39 years where he was a general foreman and retired in 1997. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Crown Point. He was a warm and caring person that loved life, who will be missed by all. His many interests included I.U. basketball, woodworking, golfing, and going to dinner with friends. He loved trail riding his horse, Apache, and spending time in Brown County. He also enjoyed being a snowbird traveling to Florida during the winter months. Friends and relatives may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point on Tuesday, April 5, 2009, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 321 Joliet Street, Crown Point, with Rev. Patrick J. Kalich officiating. Richard will lie in state at the church from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (time of services) Interment will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Donations in Richard's memory can be made to St. Mary's Church or the humane society of choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Anderson
May 7, 2009
Teri,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Your dad was always a hoot to be around. I have so many memories of all the horse shows we ran to, especially the fair. Take care of youself and call if you need anything. Jim and April Busch
May 6, 2009
Teri
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. What a wonderful man and what a joy to have spent time with all of you as we grew up. He always made me laugh and smile. I am thinking of you and praying for strength to get you through this. Always remember what a great person he was and the great memories he has left us with.
Love
Linda Stahl (Mager)
May 5, 2009
Mrs Anderson,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We did not know your father, but with as wonderful a person you are he must have been a great man. Our prayers are with you!!!!!!!!
Love, Ilija and Juji
May 5, 2009
Teri, Our prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Gary, Doreen & Curtis Andersen
Coopersville, Michigan
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Dave Zeller
May 5, 2009
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I worked with Dick for many years and he always was the type of Boss that everyone wanted to have.
It was a honor to know him.
Dave Zeller
John Andreis
May 4, 2009
Terrie Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Darlene Andreis family ( canon city ) Colorado
Bill and Sandy Harber
May 4, 2009
Teri,
Our thought and prayers are with you at this time of grief and sorrow.
Dick an I had a very special relationship he was more like a brother to me as well as my friend.I will remember the good times when we would watch and cheer for IU basketall.We had many years together at US Steel.He was my supervisor and I appreciated his leadership ability and ability to communicate with everyone.I looked up to him as a big lovable brother.I will miss him more than you will ever know.I always looked forward every year when he came to Florida for the winter.We spent lots of time together talking about all the good times we had together.I know he will be looking over my shoulder this winter when IU is playing basketball.
Your friend,
Bill W. Harber
May 4, 2009
Teri,
Our prayers are with you. I will really miss talking to Dick we had such great times together at USS Fab & Pipe and also playing in the golf league as Dick as my partner! I will never forget the great times we had together and how he was so proud of everything you did in Teaching and the horse shows.
Jim & Jan Nolan
Gilbert, Arizona
Sharon & Wayne Kansfield
May 4, 2009
Teri,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss our talks with your dad and his visits here when he drove down.
Again our condolences.
Wayne & Sharon Kansfield
May 4, 2009
Teri & family,
Our prayers are with you. We always enjoyed our time with your Dad and will miss our talks and visits. Again, our prayers are with you.
Donna (Shannon) Johnson
May 4, 2009
Condolences to the family of Dick Anderson. Many happy memories of Luther League at Augustana Church.
May 4, 2009
Teri,
I am saddened to learn of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Amy Halaburt
Aniceto Camarena
May 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family of Dick Anderson. I had the honor and the pleasure to know Mr. Anderson and I was very sorry to hear about his passing away.
Our paths crossed many times at US Steel and the Lockout of 1986 can account for one that I especially remember.
I was on #2 Battery when a coke car broke an axle. I was always complaining and really at my lowest manning the battery. I didn’t like being there. I just hated it.
Dick had to get under the car to make the repairs. When done he came into the lunchroom all dirty and full of grease. He wasn’t upset. He wasn’t complaining. He hadn’t changed his demeanor and when I asked him how it was going he gave me a side smirk on his face and rolled his eyes up ward and shrugged his shoulders.
It left such an impression on me that I took stock of my attitude and decided to turn a negative into a positive. It made being there more bearable.
Later on in years I found myself in need of a replacement for a model train drive wheel. Someone suggested that I see Dick Anderson.
Within 2 days Dick calls for me to “COME ON DOWN.”
To my amazement he had made an exact replica of the steel part.
Knowing Dick added a plus in my arsenal of life’s teachings.
Dick Anderson was one well “Educated In Life” person that I will remember.
Nicole Kalamir
May 4, 2009
Teri,
My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow.
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