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Richard Andersen Obituary
Richard M. Andersen, 85, died Jan. 27, 2007, husband of the late Jeannette, nee Beaudette, for 56 years; father of Wayne (Sheila O'Brien), Gary (April Sparkman) and Diane (Michael Zink); grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of seven; son of the late Martin and Irene, nee Nelson, Andersen; brother of Virginia (George) Thornton, the late Mildred (Ted) Sora and Glenn (Joan). Graduate of Steinmetz High School 1939 and General Manager of Revere Copper & Brass. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Development Office, 345 E. Superior St., Chicago, 60611 (online: www.RIC.org/
giving) or Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, 60068 (online:
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Nancy Ward
February 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy on the death of your Dad. Your family has been a part of our family for as long as I can remember. I can recall very few Lorenz celebrations when the Andersens were not present and will always think of them with fondest memories.
Laird Lorenz
February 7, 2007
Boy, I will miss Rich, and I am sadden by his passing, as I miss my own folks today--they were all part of the same tapestry of characters who became known as the "Greatest Generation". I think back to those family gatherings and what great fun they had and shared that family cheer with all in attendance. The Anderson's and the Lorenz's were family. They shared the laughter, the fellowship, the love and sorrow of daily living. All the great memories and accomplishments brought to us by the "Greatest Generation". We enjoyed some great conversations about politics, religion, sports and current events--those were the days. In fact, Rich got me my first full time job at Revere Copper and Brass, as he did for all the Lorenz boys. I am thankful for the opportunity of being with Rich and family through those great times. Our condolences to the Anderson family, our prayers and thoughts are with you--Laird Lorenz and Family, God Bless.
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