He attended the University of Illinois, Urbana, and was a major in the United States Air Force for 13 years. He was a member of the First Methodist church of Warner Robins, Ga Mr, Andersen was also a salesman.Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey and Chris, both at home; one sister, Mrs. Melvin (Janet) Grossman, Ohio; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. John (Mary) Andersen, Bureautownship.Mr Andersen was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandfather.