Glenn W. 'Andy' Anderson

1925-2006

Saturday, April 22, 2006

He was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Monmouth, the son of Hans Christian and Lola E. Drew Anderson.

He married Betty L. Pappademetrious on Sept. 19, 1954, in Monmouth.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Susan L. (and Rick) Farthing and Sheri L. (and Don) Chandler, both of Monmouth, and Stacy A. (and Bob) Nuckols, Bloomington; a son whom he raised from an early age, George T. (and Patty) Gilson, Yorkville; two sisters, Martha Ross, Roseville, Calif., and Donna Murphy, Monmouth; a brother, Harry Anderson, Monmouth; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

He was reared and educated in Monmouth, where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. While in the Navy, he attended Communication Technical School.

He worked at GTE as a lineman and then as a technician for 42 years.

He helped found, and was a member of, the Fighting Scots Association at Monmouth College. He served the Monmouth community as an alderman for 16 years, as a precinct committeeman for several years, and was a current member of the Warren County Board.

He also, for a number of years during the Richard Lameraux Era, was a radio service announcer for WMOI announcing many sporting events for both high school and college. He was known as the "Voice of the Fighting Scots."

He served as a deacon and a trustee at Heritage United Presbyterian Church.

Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Heritage United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. John Irwin officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday at the church, where the family will be present from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Turnbull Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to his church or Monmouth-Roseville High School Sports Boosters.