CMSgt. Oscar P. "Andy" Anderson, US Air Force, Retired

Oscar Parley Anderson passed from this earth on October 24, 2016. Oscar was born to Swedish immigrants, Carl Algot and Signe Bertina Anderson, in Rock Springs, Wyoming on August 20, 1932. Oscar was preceded in death (1991) by his wife of 34 years Emilee Vyvial Anderson and his eight siblings.

He was raised in Superior, Wyoming, where his father worked as a coal miner. Oscar told many tales of growing up in the depression and war years. He often told the story of tipping outhouses on a Halloween night, getting caught, and then having to set them aright the next day.

Upon graduation from high school in 1950 Oscar went to work in the coal mine. Finding that particular endeavor distasteful, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. Oscar was then stationed in Korea during the Korean War. Other duty stations included New Mexico, Hawaii, Texas, and Germany. During his twenty-three year career with the Air Force Oscar achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

Upon retirement from the Air Force, Oscar went to work as bank officer with First National Bank of San Antonio and then with the United States Postal Service from which he retired in 1991.

Upon retirement from the work-a-day world, Oscar undertook the task of holding local politicians accountable. While some might have considered this a Quixotic effort he had an impact as politicians responded to his many missives either sent directly to them or published as editorials in newspapers.

Oscar endeavored to remain well informed on contemporary issues so he could form solid opinions and defend his position. Many a person regretted challenging his positions as he could present a well reasoned and passionate argument. One might conclude the same ability was passed on to his children.

Oscar was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars post 8315 in Schertz and American Legion post 667 in Universal City.

Oscar and Emilee set up residence in Schertz, Texas where their children grew to call it home. Oscar is survived by his children, Ellen Kathleen Kennedy of San Antonio, Susan Patrice Hartzog (Earl) of Schertz; Carl Aaron Anderson (Cynthia) of Kyle, TX; Diana Lynn Hottle (Keith) of San Antonio; Jacqueline Marie Lerche (Don) of Schertz; and Glenn Alan Anderson (Michelle) of Crane, TX as well as 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In honor of Oscar’s wishes, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the UT Health Science Center to support patient care for those suffering from cancer. Checks may be made to UT Health Science Center, and send to UTHSCSA, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive – MC 7835, San Antonio, Texas 78229. Memo line: Anderson Memorial Fund. https://makelivesbetter.uthscsa.edu/anderson