Mr. Anderson was born December 16, 1919, in York. He was the son of the late Charles and Jane R. (Reichard) Anderson.
He was an Inspector for the United States government until his retirement in 1986, and was responsible for evaluating precision equipment at companies like Voith Hydro, Bowen McGlaughlin, and Allis Chalmers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Sergeant with antiaircraft and coastal artillery infantry units. He enjoyed breeding thoroughbred horses and was a member of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association. He was also a former Drum Major with the White Rose Senior Drum & Bugle Corps.
Mr. Anderson is survived by two sons, Barry L. Anderson of Ranson, W.Va., and Roger P. Anderson of York; two grandchildren, Kim Tangler and Zachary Anderson; and two great-grandchildren, Zane and Sage Tangler. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melanie Anderson.
Burial will be at St. Jacob's Union Cemetery, York New Salem.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on August 14, 2010
Mr. Anderson was born December 16, 1919, in York. He was the son of the late Charles and Jane R. (Reichard) Anderson.
He was an Inspector for the United States government until his retirement in 1986, and was responsible for evaluating precision equipment at companies like Voith Hydro, Bowen McGlaughlin, and Allis Chalmers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Sergeant with antiaircraft and coastal artillery infantry units. He enjoyed breeding thoroughbred horses and was a member of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association. He was also a former Drum Major with the White Rose Senior Drum & Bugle Corps.
Mr. Anderson is survived by two sons, Barry L. Anderson of Ranson, W.Va., and Roger P. Anderson of York; two grandchildren, Kim Tangler and Zachary Anderson; and two great-grandchildren, Zane and Sage Tangler. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melanie Anderson.
Burial will be at St. Jacob's Union Cemetery, York New Salem.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on August 14, 2010
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