Andersen, Cole J. (1969 - 2016)

ANDERSEN, SANDERSON, PONSAR

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/18/2016 at 16:30:40

Name of deceased: Cole Jon Andersen

Aged: 46 yrs, 9 mo, 10 days

Residence: Irwin, IA

Born: Sep. 29, 1969; Harlan, IA

Died: July 9, 2016; Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Friday, July 15, 2016; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery

Survived by: Children, Katy Ponsar of Ottumwa, IA, Alissa Andersen of Irwin, IA, and Matt Andersen of Harlan, IA; brothers, Wade (spouse, Dawn) Andersen of Ames, IA, Scott (spouse, Beth) Andersen of Ankeny, IA, and Eric (spouse, Jami) Andersen of Harlan, IA; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Donald R. and Jeanne L. (nee Sanderson) Andersen

Education: graduated from Harlan Community High School, Class of 1988; attended the University of SD for 1 year, playing tennis

Religious affiliation: baptized at Calvary Baptist Church, Walnut, IA; member, First Baptist Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: opened Cole’s Car Cleaning for a number of years. He worked various places after closing his business, where he could still use his experience of automotive cleaning and parts knowledge.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers and motorcycles; raising boxer dogs; attending his childrens’ sporting events and taking road trips with them

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com