Max Andersen (1909-1926)

ANDERSEN

Posted By: Debra Scott Hierlmeier (email)
Date: 11/18/2008 at 17:16:57

Max Anderson 1909-1926

Max Andersen, youngest son of Mrs. And Mrs. A.C Andersen, was born in James Township, west of Hancock, Iowa, on February 25, 1909.

Upon moving to Avoca, Max was enrolled in our schools and since has been active in all lines of school work. At the time of his death, he was a junior in our high school, and was perhaps one of the most popular young men students. As an athlete, Max ranked high, taking part in football, baseball, and basketball. He won, not only from the student body, but also from the teachers their respect and love.

While his thoughts were largely concerning his school work, his religious thoughts were expressed among the Who Do class of the First Congregational Sunday school of which he was a member. His sunny disposition soon won a large place for him in the hearts of the Who Do boys.

Almost without warning he was taken ill and rushed to the hospital Tuesday evening of last week, where upon the following morning he underwent a critical operation. Much prayer was offered for his recovery but God, whose ways are not our ways, and whose thoughts are not our thoughts, deemed wise to take him home on Saturday morning, September 8, 1926. I was with saddened hearts that we learned of his homecoming at the age of 17 years, 6 months, and 23 days.

He leaves to mourn his going his father and mother and ten brothers and sisters: Mrs. Will Busse of Mason City, Iowa; Mrs. T.C. Turkersen of Hancock, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Andersen of Avoca; Peter Andersen of Hancock; Samuel of Fox Lake, Wisconsin; Mrs. Chris Andersen of Moorehead, Iowa; Mrs. Carl Eggers, Chris, James and Miss Elsie Andersen of Avoca. With these are many other relatives and friends who today look forward to a reunion in the land where death shall never be.

Funeral services were held at the First Congregational church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev J. M. Fleming officiating. The members of the Who Do and Count Me classes of the Sunday school formed two lines of escort. The Junior Class of the Avoca High School was present in a body. A quartette composed of Miss Helen Eberhardt, Mrs. Lillie Schmidt, Earle Watson, and John Piittmann sang favorite hymns. At the close of the services interment was made at the Avoca cemetery.

The Avoca High School and especially the Class of 1928, feel keenly the loss of Max Anderson. His death was a shock to his many friends and it is all the more hard to realize because this is the first passing of a student in the experience of the school

IN MEMORIUM

Max was an outstanding figure in athletics and was especially good at football and basketball. Many times have we seen him fighting for our school in the football games, and little did we think that he would not be there this year. He was a gentleman on every occasion and the kind of friend one remembers, always ready to help.

Everyone liked Max and his loss will be deeply felt. In a time like this there is little we can do of any material value yet in behalf of the Avoca High School, we desire to express our deepest sympathy to the parents of Max, especially to his sister, who is a member of the senior class. Max is gone but he leaves behind him only pleasant memories and happy associations

“Be still, sad heart, and cease repining;
For behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Thy fate is the common fate of all;
Into each life some rain must fall.
Some days must be dark and dreary.

From the Scrapbooks of Bessie Gross Gustafsen
Source: Avoca Journal Herald
Max Anderson 1909-1926

Max Andersen, youngest son of Mrs. And Mrs. A.C Andersen, was born in James Township, west of Hancock, Iowa, on February 25, 1909.

Upon moving to Avoca, Max was enrolled in our schools and since has been active in all lines of school work. At the time of his death, he was a junior in our high school, and was perhaps one of the most popular young men students. As an athlete, Max ranked high, taking part in football, baseball, and basketball. He won, not only from the student body, but also from the teachers their respect and love.

While his thoughts were largely concerning his school work, his religious thoughts were expressed among the Who Do class of the First Congregational Sunday school of which he was a member. His sunny disposition soon won a large place for him in the hearts of the Who Do boys.

Almost without warning he was taken ill and rushed to the hospital Tuesday evening of last week, where upon the following morning he underwent a critical operation. Much prayer was offered for his recovery but God, whose ways are not our ways, and whose thoughts are not our thoughts, deemed wise to take him home on Saturday morning, September 8, 1926. I was with saddened hearts that we learned of his homecoming at the age of 17 years, 6 months, and 23 days.

He leaves to mourn his going his father and mother and ten brothers and sisters: Mrs. Will Busse of Mason City, Iowa; Mrs. T.C. Turkersen of Hancock, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Andersen of Avoca; Peter Andersen of Hancock; Samuel of Fox Lake, Wisconsin; Mrs. Chris Andersen of Moorehead, Iowa; Mrs. Carl Eggers, Chris, James and Miss Elsie Andersen of Avoca. With these are many other relatives and friends who today look forward to a reunion in the land where death shall never be.

Funeral services were held at the First Congregational church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev J. M. Fleming officiating. The members of the Who Do and Count Me classes of the Sunday school formed two lines of escort. The Junior Class of the Avoca High School was present in a body. A quartette composed of Miss Helen Eberhardt, Mrs. Lillie Schmidt, Earle Watson, and John Piittmann sang favorite hymns. At the close of the services interment was made at the Avoca cemetery.

The Avoca High School and especially the Class of 1928, feel keenly the loss of Max Anderson. His death was a shock to his many friends and it is all the more hard to realize because this is the first passing of a student in the experience of the school

IN MEMORIUM

Max was an outstanding figure in athletics and was especially good at football and basketball. Many times have we seen him fighting for our school in the football games, and little did we think that he would not be there this year. He was a gentleman on every occasion and the kind of friend one remembers, always ready to help.

Everyone liked Max and his loss will be deeply felt. In a time like this there is little we can do of any material value yet in behalf of the Avoca High School, we desire to express our deepest sympathy to the parents of Max, especially to his sister, who is a member of the senior class. Max is gone but he leaves behind him only pleasant memories and happy associations

“Be still, sad heart, and cease repining;
For behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Thy fate is the common fate of all;
Into each life some rain must fall.
Some days must be dark and dreary.

From the Scrapbooks of Bessie Gross Gustafsen
Source: Avoca Journal Herald