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Anderson, Arthur Lee 76 of Kokomo passed away August 21, 2011. Art was born in Chicago, IL on June 18, 1935 to Albert Arthur and Merle (Davis) Anderson. He received his BS and MSEE from the University of Illinois and later a Business Masters from Purdue University. He was inducted into the Illini Media Hall of fame at the University of Illinois. Art worked for General Motors for 23 years. Later, he became a consulting engineer. His major clients were Functional Devices and MFRI. Art was an active member of Temple B'nai Israel, serving as President and Treasurer. His involvement with the Boy Scouts spanned 60 years. He was currently with Troop 506. He also mentored the Kokomo High School Technokats First Robotics Team. Art is survived by his wife, Bette Simon Anderson; son, Alan (Carol) Anderson of Kokomo; daughters, Janice (Arnie) Levitan of Skokie and Sandra (Craig) Gruber of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Corey, Jacob, Sarah, Hannah and Ari; and brother, James (Amy) Anderson. Services will be held at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Wednesday, August 24 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Temple B'nai Israel of Kokomo, IN.
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To my dear Uncle... May you Rest In Peace! Your mind and body never stopped, now you can have your much deserved sleep. I will miss you more than you know. You were truly a great man! I think of you every day and wish this tragedy never happened. I miss and love you very much!
Cindy Connolly
August 30, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Anderson but he seemed like a nice man that really made a difference in the world. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family & friends who will miss him. May he enjoy his eternal life on the other side <3
Ana V
August 29, 2011
What a wonderful man. Condolences to you, Betty. Glad we knew him of late. Dorothy and Dolph Faller
August 26, 2011
Didn't know Art directly, but knew him through Bette - a songwriting workshop friend. I know he will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.
Ed Gregory
August 25, 2011
Michael E Harvey, KB8UXX, St Marys, Ohio
August 25, 2011
Prayers and condolences to the Anderson family and friends. I didn't know Art well but the short time I spent with him, and his wife at his brothers home in Florida, will always be remembered fondly.
Linda Randall
August 25, 2011
I do not know Mr. Anderson I drive a truck from Chicago every night and read of Mr. Anderson Indy-Star article! We are shure that he missed by a lot of peaple very sorry for your loss. Our thought's are with the family
Mark Cassidy
August 24, 2011
Bette, please accept the sincere condolences of the entire WPGU family. I was privileged to meet you both at Illini Media events and to vote for Art's induction into the Illini Media Hall of Fame. Art was a kind and gentle man. We will miss him dearly.
Ed Sackley
August 23, 2011
To the O'Rourke Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences
on the passing of your Daughter and Sister. The Louis J. Fabbri Family
Mary Kay O'Rourke
August 23, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Amber Westenhaver
August 23, 2011
May God give you and your family comfort during this difficult time. 2 Corinth. 1:3-4.
L Harper
August 23, 2011
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