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Richard Andersen Obituary

Andersen, Richard H. age 64, Army Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Labus), devoted father of Richard Jr. (Sandra) and Linda (John) Seguin, loving grandfather of Keith, Ryan, Jeffrey, Sean and Johnny, dearest brother of James (Patricia) Basino, Robert (Grace) Andersen, Russell Andersen and Roger (Mary) Andersen, loving brother-in-law of Richard and Shirley Labus, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy., (7700W), Palos Hills. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Former Chief Deputy Sheriff with Cook County Sheriff's Office, Illinois Secretary of State, Chicago 12th Ward Republican Commiteeman, Illinois State Board of Election, Illinois Tollway Utility Coordinator. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society, Prairie Land Regional Office, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477-2834. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2002.

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