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1956
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2018
Arthur Andersen Obituary
Dubois, Wyoming - Arthur Spiser Andersen died on February 20, 2018, at his home in Dubois while recuperating from surgery. He was 61.
Art was born in San Angelo, Texas, on March 18, 1956, to Harvey O. Andersen and Louise Spiser Andersen. The family moved to Badger, South Dakota, in 1960.
Art farmed in South Dakota for 30 years and operated a pheasant hunting preserve before moving to Dubois and purchasing the Longhorn Motel and RV Park. Later he purchased a ranch in Spearfish, South Dakota, and continued to live in Dubois.
He was a life-long pilot of airplanes and helicopters, and he flew search and rescue missions for Fremont County, Wyoming, up until the summer before he died.
He was married twice and divorced twice, first to Jeri Bickett of Lake Preston, South Dakota, and later to Charlotte Balcer of Missouri. He had no children.
He is survived by his sister Tena Haraldson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and two nephews, Andrew Comet Haraldson of Boulder, Colorado, and John Arthur Haraldson of Sioux Falls, along with many loving friends and hunting partners.
Art will be buried in the Eden, Texas, cemetery. Plans for a memorial service are pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Andersen
Annie Watlington-Songe
August 25, 2018
I'm so sorry to just have learned of Art's passing! He was a great man who was full of life, had a kind and caring soul, and shared the same love for Wyoming as do I. We lost touch thru the years but I was very happy to find he had fulfilled his dream of living here! My deepest condolences to his family.
William Drake
August 3, 2018
Art was a good & honest man, whom I enjoyed knowing. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I feel fortunate to have crossed his path and I will always have fond memories of our time together. Thank you Art for being the friend you were to me. With greatest respect, Bill
S H
July 2, 2018
Pease accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of loved one. May God promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:14.
Pat Mattiacci
March 29, 2018
Tena, I tried many times over the years to reach Art without success. I'm so sorry I couldn't have talked to him sometime. I had no idea he was in Wyoming. Please know I always loved him and wished him the best. Art was a friend as well as a cousin, and will always be an unfinished part of my life. (I'm LeRoy Peterson's youngest daughter; I'm Art's age.)
Joy
March 9, 2018
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort and peace in God's word. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
March 5, 2018
Art was a kind man with a funny sense of humor, kind eyes, and generous spirit.
Penny Wilke
March 5, 2018
My sympathy to the family. Art was a neighbor and a kind man. May God bless you with his comfort.
Earleen George
March 4, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 4, 2018
RIP Art
Ken Nattell
March 4, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family. Art was a neighbor and an interesting man.
Ree Beavers
March 4, 2018
Art was a wonderful friend and community member and will be missed in Dubois. Thankful he is perfectly healed now and in no more pain.
Jamal
March 4, 2018
Condolences to the family of Arthur Andersen. Please find comfort through family and friends at this difficult time. Even though the pain of this loss is great now, I hope this can bring you hope for the future: Hosea 13:14
L V
March 2, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this most difficult time. Psalms 9:9
Frank and Chris Hinds
March 1, 2018
Tena, Frank and I are saddened with the news of Art's passing. We have so many wonderful and funny memories. Our prayers are with you and the boys.
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