"I've known Al for some 20 years, his son Ron being one of my best friends. He was always a class act and just one of the finest guys I've ever known. Remembering also his contribution during world War II. Those guys saved the world, and their memories will forever be enshrined among the true heroes of our civilization. Ron Foster"
In loving memory of
Alvin M. Andersen
October 31, 1921 - February 21, 2018
Alvin M. Andersen, 96, of Hampton, Iowa, met his Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton.
He was born on October 31, 1921, in Clarion, Iowa, to Anton and Margaret (Murray) Andersen. Al graduated from Clarion High School and Iowa State University. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II as a fighter pilot in a P51 Mustang. Al was united in marriage to Maurine McGuire on September 2, 1945, in Holmes, Iowa. He was a former teacher, farmer and retired as a county extension director.
Al was a member of the Hampton Rotary, Masons, Chamber of Commerce, Fair Board and the Iowa State Alumni Association. He was involved with the Ag Forum (Founder), 4-H, was on the Rural Development Committee, NACAA (State President), ISUEA Executive Board, Franklin County Hospital Council and Review Board, and Community Resource Development. Alvin was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was a current member of the Church of the Living Word, where he was once an elder. He wrote a weekly news article for the Hampton Chronicle and Sheffield Press and had a weekly broadcast on KIFG Radio. Al enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, farming and watching Wheel of Fortune.
Al is survived by his wife Maurine Andersen of Hampton, son Ronald Andersen of Hampton, son David (Maria) Andersen of Latimer, daughter Kristi (Scott) Everett of Latimer, grandchildren Jeff (Nicky) Andersen of Tomball, Texas, Jennifer (Kevin) Aguillard of Opelousas, Louisiana, Renee Gray of Bastrop, Texas, Jeremy (Julie) DeCarlo of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Bruno Correia of Campinas, Brazil, Victor Correia of Campinas, Brazil, Melissa Correia of Latimer and Connor Everett of Phoenix, Arizona, great-grandchildren Anthony DeCarlo, Madeline DeCarlo, Colton Gray, Dylan Dupree and Madisen Andersen, great great-granddaughter Aubrey, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Margaret, son Paul, sisters Norma Blilie and Elaine Hawley and brothers Orville Andersen and Tony Andersen.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to Al's family. He was my father's cousin, and I have only gotten to know him over the last couple years, but I sure did admire him. He will be missed by so many. "
"Dear Maurine and family, Your family and the Hampton community lost one of the good guys this week. I have such fond memories working with Al at the ISU Extension Office in Franklin County. I can't imagine what he thought when two new grads got hired and started work on the same day in July 1971. He was always easy going and allowed us to become skilled professionals, with some good advice along the way. With his love of agronomy and agriculture, I'm sure he has already found a lawn to mow or one that needs just the right fertilizer mix in Heaven. Sending my hugs and prayers to you. Sue McDonnell"
"My deepest sympathy goes to the Andersen Family. I have such fond memories of Al....from driving us to school in his bright yellow car, to remembering how outgoing and talkative Al was, to recalling that Al seemed to know everybody! I know that he will be missed. Terri (VanHorn) Holtkamp"
"Al and Maureen have always graciously represented the good citizens of our county. Al was one of the first persons to welcome Rick and I into Franklin County and Hampton as the ISU Extension Director. He will be missed. God's Peace, Al. Julie and Rick Salvesen"