Kenneth J. Andersen, 73, of South New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly February 27, 2010, at his home.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 24, 1936, Ken was the son of C. Joseph and Evelyn (Olsen) Andersen. He was a graduate of New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, and attended Kendall Junior College. Ken received his bachelor’s degree from Davis and Elkins College (D&E) in West Virginia. He also received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award from D&E in 1981, and was a member of D&E’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Ken earned both his master’s degree and doctorate from Syracuse University. He began his career as a research scientist working for the Batelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio where he was named Outstanding Scientist of the Year. Ken also worked at Johnson and Johnson in New Jersey before moving to the Norwich area during the early 1970’s to work at Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals. In 1981, he established Andersen Laboratories in Norwich and later became the laboratory director for his wife’s business, Chenango Valley Environmental Laboratories.
Ken was twice a past president of the Norwich Rotary Club where he was also a Paul Harris Fellow, past secretary and Assistant District Governor. He was a long time member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for all of his years there. During his leisure time, Ken loved to read.
On June 9, 1962, in Kinnelon, New Jersey, Ken married Judith G. Lamb, who survives. He is also survived by his two sons and their wives, David J. and Delfi Andersen of Norwich and Mark and Julie Andersen of Shreveport, LA; three grandchildren, Christina Andersen of Oxford, and Isabella and Nate Andersen of Shreveport and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ralph Andersen.
A memorial service for Ken will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Broad Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in memory of Ken be made to The Rotary Foundation, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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