Funeral services for life-long Alexandria resident and prominent businessman--Paul Anderson--was scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 12) from Calvary Lutheran church.
Anderson was stricken Saturday afternoon while servicing a funeral the Anderson Funeral Home was handling. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital where he died several hours later. He was 59.
Owner of two Alexandria businesses which bear his name "Anderson Furniture" and "Anderson Funeral Home", Paul solely managed them both plus the real estate which had been accumulated by the Anderson family over the years. The Anderson name has been associated with the furniture business in Alexandria since 1872...the year immigrant John Anderson arrived from Sweden. Paul was the third generation.
An outstanding high school athlete in Alexandria, Paul was also president of his senior class. Spending summers at the store and becoming acquainted with the work at the funeral home seemed to form a natural pattern which would determine that Paul was to attend the University of Minnesota to earn his degree in Mortuary Science.
A business partner with his father, Carl, until Carl's death in 1955, Paul Anderson was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on numerous civic organizations. Long time funeral home employee, Darrel Flaig, commenting on Paul, said Monday that "Paul was a great help to people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him."
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, LaVonne, three sons: David and Thomas, students at the University of Minnesota, and James; one brother, Karl John of Alexandria and aunt, Alma Anderson. Interment will be in Kinkead cemetery.
(Lake Region Press, 12 April 1977)
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Paul H. Anderson, was born July 16, 1918 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Carl V. and Esther Bergquist Anderson. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.
He attended school and graduated from the Alexandria High School. In High School Paul lettered in football each of the four years and was a member of the basketball team. He was president of his class during his senior year. He graduated with his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation he returned to Alexandria to assist Darrel Flaig at the Anderson Funeral Home. Paul and his father maintained a partnership in two businesses unto; 1055 when his father passed away. Since that time Paul has solely managed the two businesses as well as the real estate which his father had accumulated. Paul was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on many civic organizations. On June 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to LaVonne Johnson, at West Moe Lutheran church. Three sons were born to this union.
Paul was a great help to many people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him. He delighted in sharing with others and he truly had a heart of gold.
Mr. Anderson passed away on Saturday, April 9, 1977 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; three sons: David and Thomas at the University of Minnesota; James at Home; one brother Karl John of Alexandria and one aunt, Alma Anderson of Alexandria.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 1977, Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minn. Rev. Giles Ekola and Dr. E. Malm officiating. Pallbearers were Ercel Aga, Clifford Johnson, Ernest Peterson, Kenneth Johnson, Carl Roers, Art Gran. Honorary pallbearers were Darrel Flaig, Hugh Robards, Floyd Bolin, Henry Bertoch, Robert Pennar, Oscar Gustafson, Joseph Thornton, Robert Chan, Sr., Al Schultz, Dr. D. E. Perkins, Bud Eiden, Oliver Olson, James O'Brien, James LeRoy, Everett Stenzel, Dr. C. E. Carlson, George Wagner, Les Gaugert.
(Lake Region Press, 21 April 1977)
Anderson was stricken Saturday afternoon while servicing a funeral the Anderson Funeral Home was handling. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital where he died several hours later. He was 59.
Owner of two Alexandria businesses which bear his name "Anderson Furniture" and "Anderson Funeral Home", Paul solely managed them both plus the real estate which had been accumulated by the Anderson family over the years. The Anderson name has been associated with the furniture business in Alexandria since 1872...the year immigrant John Anderson arrived from Sweden. Paul was the third generation.
An outstanding high school athlete in Alexandria, Paul was also president of his senior class. Spending summers at the store and becoming acquainted with the work at the funeral home seemed to form a natural pattern which would determine that Paul was to attend the University of Minnesota to earn his degree in Mortuary Science.
A business partner with his father, Carl, until Carl's death in 1955, Paul Anderson was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on numerous civic organizations. Long time funeral home employee, Darrel Flaig, commenting on Paul, said Monday that "Paul was a great help to people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him."
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, LaVonne, three sons: David and Thomas, students at the University of Minnesota, and James; one brother, Karl John of Alexandria and aunt, Alma Anderson. Interment will be in Kinkead cemetery.
(Lake Region Press, 12 April 1977)
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Paul H. Anderson, was born July 16, 1918 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Carl V. and Esther Bergquist Anderson. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.
He attended school and graduated from the Alexandria High School. In High School Paul lettered in football each of the four years and was a member of the basketball team. He was president of his class during his senior year. He graduated with his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation he returned to Alexandria to assist Darrel Flaig at the Anderson Funeral Home. Paul and his father maintained a partnership in two businesses unto; 1055 when his father passed away. Since that time Paul has solely managed the two businesses as well as the real estate which his father had accumulated. Paul was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on many civic organizations. On June 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to LaVonne Johnson, at West Moe Lutheran church. Three sons were born to this union.
Paul was a great help to many people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him. He delighted in sharing with others and he truly had a heart of gold.
Mr. Anderson passed away on Saturday, April 9, 1977 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; three sons: David and Thomas at the University of Minnesota; James at Home; one brother Karl John of Alexandria and one aunt, Alma Anderson of Alexandria.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 1977, Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minn. Rev. Giles Ekola and Dr. E. Malm officiating. Pallbearers were Ercel Aga, Clifford Johnson, Ernest Peterson, Kenneth Johnson, Carl Roers, Art Gran. Honorary pallbearers were Darrel Flaig, Hugh Robards, Floyd Bolin, Henry Bertoch, Robert Pennar, Oscar Gustafson, Joseph Thornton, Robert Chan, Sr., Al Schultz, Dr. D. E. Perkins, Bud Eiden, Oliver Olson, James O'Brien, James LeRoy, Everett Stenzel, Dr. C. E. Carlson, George Wagner, Les Gaugert.
(Lake Region Press, 21 April 1977)
Funeral services for life-long Alexandria resident and prominent businessman--Paul Anderson--was scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 12) from Calvary Lutheran church.
Anderson was stricken Saturday afternoon while servicing a funeral the Anderson Funeral Home was handling. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital where he died several hours later. He was 59.
Owner of two Alexandria businesses which bear his name "Anderson Furniture" and "Anderson Funeral Home", Paul solely managed them both plus the real estate which had been accumulated by the Anderson family over the years. The Anderson name has been associated with the furniture business in Alexandria since 1872...the year immigrant John Anderson arrived from Sweden. Paul was the third generation.
An outstanding high school athlete in Alexandria, Paul was also president of his senior class. Spending summers at the store and becoming acquainted with the work at the funeral home seemed to form a natural pattern which would determine that Paul was to attend the University of Minnesota to earn his degree in Mortuary Science.
A business partner with his father, Carl, until Carl's death in 1955, Paul Anderson was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on numerous civic organizations. Long time funeral home employee, Darrel Flaig, commenting on Paul, said Monday that "Paul was a great help to people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him."
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, LaVonne, three sons: David and Thomas, students at the University of Minnesota, and James; one brother, Karl John of Alexandria and aunt, Alma Anderson. Interment will be in Kinkead cemetery.
(Lake Region Press, 12 April 1977)
''''''
Paul H. Anderson, was born July 16, 1918 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Carl V. and Esther Bergquist Anderson. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.
He attended school and graduated from the Alexandria High School. In High School Paul lettered in football each of the four years and was a member of the basketball team. He was president of his class during his senior year. He graduated with his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation he returned to Alexandria to assist Darrel Flaig at the Anderson Funeral Home. Paul and his father maintained a partnership in two businesses unto; 1055 when his father passed away. Since that time Paul has solely managed the two businesses as well as the real estate which his father had accumulated. Paul was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on many civic organizations. On June 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to LaVonne Johnson, at West Moe Lutheran church. Three sons were born to this union.
Paul was a great help to many people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him. He delighted in sharing with others and he truly had a heart of gold.
Mr. Anderson passed away on Saturday, April 9, 1977 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; three sons: David and Thomas at the University of Minnesota; James at Home; one brother Karl John of Alexandria and one aunt, Alma Anderson of Alexandria.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 1977, Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minn. Rev. Giles Ekola and Dr. E. Malm officiating. Pallbearers were Ercel Aga, Clifford Johnson, Ernest Peterson, Kenneth Johnson, Carl Roers, Art Gran. Honorary pallbearers were Darrel Flaig, Hugh Robards, Floyd Bolin, Henry Bertoch, Robert Pennar, Oscar Gustafson, Joseph Thornton, Robert Chan, Sr., Al Schultz, Dr. D. E. Perkins, Bud Eiden, Oliver Olson, James O'Brien, James LeRoy, Everett Stenzel, Dr. C. E. Carlson, George Wagner, Les Gaugert.
(Lake Region Press, 21 April 1977)
Anderson was stricken Saturday afternoon while servicing a funeral the Anderson Funeral Home was handling. He was rushed to the Douglas County Hospital where he died several hours later. He was 59.
Owner of two Alexandria businesses which bear his name "Anderson Furniture" and "Anderson Funeral Home", Paul solely managed them both plus the real estate which had been accumulated by the Anderson family over the years. The Anderson name has been associated with the furniture business in Alexandria since 1872...the year immigrant John Anderson arrived from Sweden. Paul was the third generation.
An outstanding high school athlete in Alexandria, Paul was also president of his senior class. Spending summers at the store and becoming acquainted with the work at the funeral home seemed to form a natural pattern which would determine that Paul was to attend the University of Minnesota to earn his degree in Mortuary Science.
A business partner with his father, Carl, until Carl's death in 1955, Paul Anderson was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on numerous civic organizations. Long time funeral home employee, Darrel Flaig, commenting on Paul, said Monday that "Paul was a great help to people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him."
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, LaVonne, three sons: David and Thomas, students at the University of Minnesota, and James; one brother, Karl John of Alexandria and aunt, Alma Anderson. Interment will be in Kinkead cemetery.
(Lake Region Press, 12 April 1977)
''''''
Paul H. Anderson, was born July 16, 1918 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Carl V. and Esther Bergquist Anderson. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.
He attended school and graduated from the Alexandria High School. In High School Paul lettered in football each of the four years and was a member of the basketball team. He was president of his class during his senior year. He graduated with his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation he returned to Alexandria to assist Darrel Flaig at the Anderson Funeral Home. Paul and his father maintained a partnership in two businesses unto; 1055 when his father passed away. Since that time Paul has solely managed the two businesses as well as the real estate which his father had accumulated. Paul was active in Calvary Lutheran Church and served on many civic organizations. On June 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to LaVonne Johnson, at West Moe Lutheran church. Three sons were born to this union.
Paul was a great help to many people in time of need and shared with them his love and kindness. His gentle ways, and his kind hearted chuckle, will always be remembered by all who knew him. He delighted in sharing with others and he truly had a heart of gold.
Mr. Anderson passed away on Saturday, April 9, 1977 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; three sons: David and Thomas at the University of Minnesota; James at Home; one brother Karl John of Alexandria and one aunt, Alma Anderson of Alexandria.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 1977, Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minn. Rev. Giles Ekola and Dr. E. Malm officiating. Pallbearers were Ercel Aga, Clifford Johnson, Ernest Peterson, Kenneth Johnson, Carl Roers, Art Gran. Honorary pallbearers were Darrel Flaig, Hugh Robards, Floyd Bolin, Henry Bertoch, Robert Pennar, Oscar Gustafson, Joseph Thornton, Robert Chan, Sr., Al Schultz, Dr. D. E. Perkins, Bud Eiden, Oliver Olson, James O'Brien, James LeRoy, Everett Stenzel, Dr. C. E. Carlson, George Wagner, Les Gaugert.
(Lake Region Press, 21 April 1977)
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