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SPC Leonard Edward Andera

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Birth	:	17 May 1934 Stickney, Aurora County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 2012 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	I_136
Inscription	:	SP3 US ARMY KOREA
Description	:	Funeral services for Leonard E. Andera, 77, of Chamberlain will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 pm at the Hickey Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be Thursday at St. James Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 8 p.m. Leonard Edward Andera was born May 17, 1934 on a farm west of Stickney, SD to Edward and Rosalia (Kaus) Andera. He attended school in Stickney where he graduated in 1952. Leonard... Read More	Funeral services for Leonard E. Andera, 77, of Chamberlain will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain with burial in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 pm at the Hickey Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be Thursday at St. James Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 8 p.m. Leonard Edward Andera was born May 17, 1934 on a farm west of Stickney, SD to Edward and Rosalia (Kaus) Andera. He attended school in Stickney where he graduated in 1952. Leonard attended Wessington Springs Junior College receiving his teaching certificate. On November 3, 1953, Leonard entered the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He served as an Army Instructor at the Adjutant General School from 1953 to 1954. After he was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army on October 20, 1955, Leonard attended the University of South Dakota where he received his bachelor of arts degree in journalism, English, and education. He continued with his education, obtaining his master's degree in political science. Leonard had an interest in law and worked as a police officer during college. After his graduation, he taught journalism at USD for six years before attending law school. While in law school, Leonard worked as a Clay County Deputy Sheriff. In 1969, Leonard graduated from cum laude USD Law School with a Juris Doctorate. Leonard worked as an assistant attorney general, was the S.D. Commissioner of Drug Control, and also as the S.D. Securities Commissioner. On February 16, 1968, Leonard was united in marriage to Kay J. Bess. In 1971, Leonard moved the family to Chamberlain where he took over the law office of John Lindley. He served as a State Senator from 1985-1990 representing Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, and Aurora counties. He served on the Board of Directors for the S.D. Hall of Fame and also the Great Lakes of S.D. Association, along with many other organizations. Leonard was a member of the American Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi, Delta Sigma Chi, and the Phi Sigma Alpha fraternities, S.D. Peace Officers Association, National District Attorney's Association, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Leonard was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of Chamberlain. He was also a member of St. James Catholic Church in Chamberlain. Leonard passed away on February 7, 2012 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls at the age of 77 years. Gratefully sharing his life are his wife, six children,13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by seven brothers. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Richard Andera. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund, C/O First Dakota Bank, Box 609, Chamberlain, SD 57325. Bio Courtesy of Deborah.Ridgway Pic Courtesy of Ellen.Bishop

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Where is SPC Leonard Edward Andera's memorial?
SPC Leonard Edward Andera's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did SPC Leonard Edward Andera death?
SPC Leonard Edward Andera death on 7 Feb 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the SPC Leonard Edward Andera's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Andera

(1909 - 1973)

Rosalia Kaus Andera

(1912 - 1982)

Spouse

Verlyn Johnson Andera

(1935 - 1966)

Siblings

David M Andera

(1947 - 2017)

Ronald T Andera

(1948 - 2018)

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