Bernhardt Andersen

Bernhardt Andersen was born on Dec. 14, 1918 in Mansfield Township the son of Hans and Ida Sharf Andersen. He attended rural school and later served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Bernhardt was united in marriage to Lucille M. Schroeder on Dec. 23, 1940 in Northwood, Iowa.After his discharge he returned to Freeborn County. Bernhardt was a farmer in Hayward Township and also as an auto mechanic at Fordtown in Austin, MN. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Bernhardt was a member of Hayward Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, children; Dale and wife Inez Andersen, Keith and wife Mary Andersen, Lana Andersen, JoAnn Ress, Bonnie and husband Bob Felt, Wanda and husband Randy Hartson and Julie and husband Randy Sorensen. 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and sister, Ingeborg Taylor. Bernhardt was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters.