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Lester Donald “Andy” Andersen

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Birth	:	18 Jul 1921 Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 2016 Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1110000, -99.1970000
Inscription	:	SMSGT US AIR FORCE VIETNAM
Description	:	Lester D. Andersen, ‘Andy’ was born July 18, 1921 at Herrick, South Dakota, the oldest of Alma and Ernest ‘Mose’ Andersen. Lester passed away December 18, 2016 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota at the age of 95 years and 5 months. Lester attended Herrick High School in Herrick, South Dakota. While attending school in Herrick, Lester loved reading books and helping the teachers in school. After high school, Lester joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. When Lester and his family were living in Bell, California during World War II. After the Pearl Harbor bombing and receiving... Read More	Lester D. Andersen, ‘Andy’ was born July 18, 1921 at Herrick, South Dakota, the oldest of Alma and Ernest ‘Mose’ Andersen. Lester passed away December 18, 2016 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke, South Dakota at the age of 95 years and 5 months. Lester attended Herrick High School in Herrick, South Dakota. While attending school in Herrick, Lester loved reading books and helping the teachers in school. After high school, Lester joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. When Lester and his family were living in Bell, California during World War II. After the Pearl Harbor bombing and receiving permission from his mother, 5 days later Lester enlisted in the United States Army. After the conclusion of WWII, Lester returned to South Dakota for a brief time. He then returned to military, enlisting in the United States Air Force. During his 30+ year career, Lester spent time all over the world including Germany, Italy, Panama, South America, South Africa, Taiwan and 2 tours in Vietnam. Lester was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force with the ranking of Senior Master Sergeant in December 1, 1972. He then made his home in Herrick, South Dakota enjoying carpentry, gardening, reading, listening to music and taking trips in his car. In his later years, Lester moved to Burke, South Dakota living in the housing units and TLC Assisted Living. Lester enjoyed going to the Casino even if it was to make a deposit and have dinner with family or friends. Lester moved to Butte Healthcare in Butte, Nebraska June 2015 until his death. Lester continued working his puzzles, enjoying a cup of coffee, a bowl of tomato soup and a Hershey chocolate candy. Lester was a member of the Allen Louden Post in Herrick, South Dakota, which was named after his uncle. His ‘little brother’ Bill Andersen, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends survive Lester. Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Ernest ‘Mose’ Andersen, Brother Adrian Andersen, Sisters Imogene Hall and Marcene Whitley, Brother’s in Law Emmitt Hall and Pat Whitley, Sister’s in Law Wilma Andersen and Mary Andersen, Nieces Grace and Penny Andersen and Patty Fischer, Nephews David Hall and Rodney Whitley.

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Lester Donald “Andy” Andersen's memorial is located at: Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, Gregory County, USA.
When did Lester Donald “Andy” Andersen death?
Lester Donald “Andy” Andersen death on 18 Dec 2016 in Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1110000
Longitude: -99.1970000

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Parent

Alma Leila Loudon Andersen

(1901 - 1975)

Ernest Henry “Mose” Andersen

(1897 - 1993)

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Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

2. Gregory County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

3. Johnson Family Cemetery
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4. Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0451800, -99.1491700

5. Milks Camp Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0378199, -99.1552354

6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

7. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

8. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0094337, -99.1375152

9. Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9730988, -99.1564026

10. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9977989, -99.3139038

11. Petersen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

12. Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

13. German Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9696999, -99.1350021

14. Lutheran Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585980, -99.1268810

15. Spotted Tail Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9799995, -99.3324966

16. Sully Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9586400, -99.0905900

18. Knoll Crest Cemetery
Naper, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -99.0875015

19. Sutton Family Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

20. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0327988, -98.9796982

21. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -98.9413986

23. Rosebud Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -98.9405975

24. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985