Nile Clarke Andersen
December 6, 1939 — December 21, 2012
Nile Clarke Andersen, 73, of rural Marion, died peacefully Friday, December 21, 2012, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with military honors provided by American Legion Post #331 of Springville. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the funeral home. Private Family Inurnment: Martin Creek Cemetery in rural Marion at a later date.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Nelda; his daughters, Krista Andersen of Marion, and Lisa (Steve) Coffin of Marion; his son, Eric Andersen of Spragueville; six grandchildren, Grant, Courtney, Conner, and Mollie Coffin and Sadie and Kathryn Andersen; one great-granddaughter, Mya Coffin; sister, Janice (Jim) Crow of Marion; niece, June; and nephew, Jerry.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Nile was born December 6, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Erwin and Georgia (Silver) Andersen. He was named after University of Iowa football legend, Nile Clarke Kinnick. Nile graduated from Marion High School in 1958. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany from 1963-1965. Nile married Nelda R. Schauf on September 22, 1968, in Williamsburg. He was a farmer in rural Marion his entire life and worked for Asgrow Seed Company. Nile was a member of American Legion Post #331 of Springville.
Following a stroke in April 1993, Nile taught himself to write and draw left-handed. Many admired his pictures depicting memories of farm life. Nile was known for having a great memory regarding people, dates, and life events. He could also easily name the year, make, and model of cars and farm equipment. He enjoyed sitting on the front porch, the farm cats, and watching Westerns.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Nile’s memory.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Nelda; his daughters, Krista Andersen of Marion, and Lisa (Steve) Coffin of Marion; his son, Eric Andersen of Spragueville; six grandchildren, Grant, Courtney, Conner, and Mollie Coffin and Sadie and Kathryn Andersen; one great-granddaughter, Mya Coffin; sister, Janice (Jim) Crow of Marion; niece, June; and nephew, Jerry.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Nile was born December 6, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Erwin and Georgia (Silver) Andersen. He was named after University of Iowa football legend, Nile Clarke Kinnick. Nile graduated from Marion High School in 1958. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany from 1963-1965. Nile married Nelda R. Schauf on September 22, 1968, in Williamsburg. He was a farmer in rural Marion his entire life and worked for Asgrow Seed Company. Nile was a member of American Legion Post #331 of Springville.
Following a stroke in April 1993, Nile taught himself to write and draw left-handed. Many admired his pictures depicting memories of farm life. Nile was known for having a great memory regarding people, dates, and life events. He could also easily name the year, make, and model of cars and farm equipment. He enjoyed sitting on the front porch, the farm cats, and watching Westerns.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Nile’s memory.
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