Barrington, Illinois
Arthur Edward Andersen III, 69, a longtime resident of Barrington, died July 31, 2006, in his home. He was born in the Chicago area and grew up on the family farm in the Cary countryside. He attended St. John's Military Academy in Milwaukee, Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA and Northwestern University in Evanston. Retired for a number of years, he was the treasurer of Arthur Andersen & Co., the international accounting, tax and consulting firm his grandfather founded in Chicago. Prior to joining Arthur Andersen, he was involved in the Chicago financial community, working for EF Hutton and with the Midwest Stock Exchange. In addition to being known and respected throughout the international financial and business community, Arthur was gracious philanthropist. Throughout his life, he was active in his local community and supportive of a number of institutions including, but not limited to: Alexian Brothers, Columbus Cuneo and Cabrini, Illinois Benedictine College, Mercersburg College, St. Norbert College, the Chicago Institute for Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology (CINN) and PHD. He was a friend and mentor to many and is survived by his wife, Joan, nee Raae; his children, Kristen Andersen, Scott (Nancy) Wahl, Arthur (Mary) Andersen IV, Michael (Lisa) Wahl, Kim (Joe) Holland and Karen Porter; and by his 14 grandchildren, William Pickering, Art V, Christopher, Nicholas and Elizabeth Andersen, Alexander and Andrew Porter, Kelly, Kate, Andrew, Alyssa and Moira Wahl, and Kirsten and Tyler Holland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur II and Marion, nee Condy; and his sister, Carol Louise Andersen. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Andersen's name may be made to the Alexian Brothers Foundation, 3040 Salt Creek Ln., Arlington Heights, IL 60005. For information, 847-381-3411.
Read MoreI was a summer girl for Art and his family when he was married to Betsy! He was a gracious and smart man!
Michele Mitteness - Westlund
March 03, 2020 | Hudson, WI | Friend
I will definitely miss Art. Not only was he my boss but a good friend to me and my children. He had a soft heart underneath the hard exterior.
Helen Bush
August 07, 2006 | Dunwoody, GA
I met Art while I was being treated for Leukemia at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. I will always remember his gentle spirit and caring words for me during and after my treatment. He would often call just to say 'Hello' and to make sure that I was feeling okay. Whenever I tried to talk about how he was feeling or anything pertaining to him, he somehow always managed to shift the focus back to me. I know he is resting in a better place now, but he will truly be missed.
Rhesha Craigen
August 04, 2006 | Roselle, IL
Art - Thanks for being a friend.
You will be missed,
Mark Lewis
August 04, 2006 | Cary, IL
My hearfelt condolences to Koan and the family on their loss. To me, Art was an original - always concerned, always faithful and helpful, I will miss him.
Tom Proctor
August 04, 2006 | Hoffman Estates, IL
Without his very generous support of Music of the Baroque and wise guidance of its President, Lucille Ollendorff, in the early years of the organization it could not have endured and reached its present eminence.
Linda Thoren Neal
August 03, 2006 | Chicago
I will always remember the comraderie in his hospitality, the warmth and kindness in his friendly advice and the sincerity of his gestures.
Jack Sanderson
August 03, 2006 | Barrington, IL
Art was a wonderful partner at the Firm--and we enjoyed many challenging [sometimes amusing] experiences together. Like you, I will miss him and his good cheer.
jon ekdahl
August 03, 2006 | Chicago, IL
We were very saddened to hear of the demise of Art - He remains a fine & wonderful gentleman in our memory - May God bless Joan and the Family
Tom Magner
August 03, 2006 | Barrington, IL
