Mr. Robert Frank Andersen age 75 of Burl Bridges Road passed away Friday September 20, 2013.

Born in Long Island, NY he was a son of the late Robert Andersen and the late Mary Kahelin.

Mr. Andersen was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a talented auto mechanic and the owner/operator of Autumn Lanes in Forest City.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Paula Newman Andersen of the home, One son Bobby Andersen and wife Marie, two daughters – Deborah Andersen, Denise Jenkins and husband Brian, one sister Sue Allison and husband John. Mr. Andersen is also survived by five grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life was held at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Diehl officiating. Concluding services were held at Cool Springs Cemetery in Forest City, NC.

Crowe’s Mortuary is serving the family.