Harold Wesley Anderson, the son of D.W. and Effie Requist Anderson was born March 22, 1919 in Montgomery County, Iowa near Wallin. He passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 18 days. Harold was raised on a farm in the Wallin area and graduated from Stanton High School in 1936. He soon started farming with his father. Harold began courting Norma E. Lindell in l937, and on March 22, 1941 they were married at Tabor Lutheran Church, Wallin, IA. Harold entered the U.S. Army on April 2, 1942. On December 10, 1945, he was discharged as 1st Lt., having received a Bronze Star. After his military service, Harold returned to his career of farming near Wallin, where he actively farmed until 1997. Harold was a true farmer and problem solver; from experimenting with creative ways to fix machinery to practicing soil conservation. Harold served as a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed assisting the boys with their projects. The Anderson's were honored as the Farm Family of the Week on WOW TV in the late 1950's. Harold served on the County School Board for 12 years. He was a lifetime member of Tabor Lutheran Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, on Church Council, and Luther League counselor. He was one of several men who helped build the parsonage for Tabor Lutheran Church. Harold was a member of the Montgomery County Historical Society. He enjoyed camping, genealogy, woodworking and drinking coffee, as long as there was sugar. Harold and Norma enjoyed their trip to Sweden, wallpapering together and being active in the Red Oak Lions Club. Harold was a 50 year member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 of Stanton. Harold was very proud of his all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He felt honored and privileged to sail with his son, Wayne upon the Naval Carrier, USS Independence for a short cruise. His children said, "Dad took pride in his work as a farmer, and showed them how to love others." Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma on June 14, 2005; 3 brothers: Wayne, Chester and Robert; and sister, Phyllis. Harold is survived by 5 children: Eldon Anderson and wife Mary of Millis, MA; Wayne Anderson and wife Peggie of Lemoore, CA; Norman Anderson and wife Becky of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mary Jo Harderson and husband Chuck of Corning, IA; and Elaine Gregory and husband Patrick of Blair, NE; 15 grandchildren: Beth Anderson, Dave Yvonne Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Brian Jodi Anderson, Brent Christine Anderson, Sarah Matt Bidne, John Harderson, Joel Harderson, Ellyn Erik Hays, Andy Brooke Gregory, Mark Maureen Tompkins, Tad Michelle Tompkins, Gina Brian Tashima, Jared Benson and Lindsay Benson; 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 15, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Tabor Lutheran Church at Wallin Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak Rev. Jerry Lamb, Officiating Visitation with family present on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials to: Tabor Lutheran Church, Montgomery County Historical Society or Stanton Historical Center Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home