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Raymond Woodrow Andersen, the son of Martin and Johanna (Jensen) Andersen, was born on January 8, 1924, in rural Harlan, Iowa. He attended country school through the eighth grade. On February 18, 1946, Raymond married Louisa Anna Kohl in Counci l Bluffs, Iowa. The couple farmed northeast of Harlan, where they raised 300-400 chickens a week. They worked together to butcher twice a week, dress, and deliver chickens in the Harlan area. Raymond and Louisa retired in 1987 and moved into Harla n.

Raymond was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. A lifelong farmer and Shelby County resident, he enjoyed playing cards and going to dances. Raymond liked to travel, especially with his good friends, Linda and Ken Bruck. He als o liked to spend time running daily errands and going on casino trips. Raymond raised and tended a large vegetable garden and happily shared most of the produce with friends.

Raymond W. Andersen died on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. He had reached the age of 94 years, 8 months, and 19 days.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louisa Anna Andersen, on September 30, 1996; and three brothers, Robert Andersen, Arnold Andersen, and Harold Andersen; He is survived by nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

find a gravehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23017682/martin-lars-andersen?fbclid=IwAR1_4dRhuFpxEgzgz_ZRriAeTVRWpaXRlEyww5N8TLGguPmlwZYsW4beJ8k Martin Lars Andersen was born March 12, 1879 at Lynby, Denmark and died April 25, 1961 at Myrtue Memorial hospital in Harlan at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 13 days. He grew to manhood in Denmark where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Since his residence in and near Harlan he has been a member of Immanuel's Lutheran church. Mr Andersen came to the United States in 1905, going to the Sutton, Nebraska vicinity where he made his home with his aunt and uncle. March 14, 1912 he was united in marriage to Johanna Jensen in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union 4 sons were born. They farmed in Nebraska for 5 years before moving to Shelby County in 1918. Mr and Mrs Andersen moved into Harlan in 1942 where they have since resided. He was preceded in death by his son, Harold who was killed in action in the Philippines in World War II and by his parents and two brothers in Denmark. He is survived by his wife, Johanna; three sons, Arnold, Robert and Raymond all of Harlan; one sister Mrs Sena Davis of Murray, Iowa and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Pauley Funeral Home Friday, April 28, 1961 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Oscar E. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Harlan cemetery. Pallbearers were Orrell Gearhart, Orville Andersen, Lawrence Andersen, Alfred Christensen, Arnold Christensen and Andrew Sondergaard.

Harlan Tribune Harlan, Iowa May 5, 1961