Andersen, Gunnar Godiksen Sept 3, 1924 to May 4, 2012. Passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Virginia Theiss Andersen for 62 years. Dear fatherof Gunnar Keith, Eric William (Diane) and John Christian (Stephanie), grandfather of Eric Scott, Brian, Rebekka, James and Jacob Andersen, brother of Evelyn Nielsen. Dear brother in law, cousin, friend and neighbor to many. Son of the late Johanne and Niels Andersen. Mr. Andersen served in the Marine Corps. in WWII and Korea. He was active in the V.F.W., Cooties, Marine Corp Leagueand Devil Dogs. He also belongs to America Legion, 1st Div. and 22nd Marine Associations. He was raised at Bethany Lutheran Church and 54 year member of Brentwood Congregational Church where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years. Visitation Tuesday, May 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Jay B Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel, 7456 Manchester. Funeral Service Wednesday May 9, 10:00 AM at Brentwood Congregational Church 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd. Burial with full military honors to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Diabetes Assn. or Brentwood Congregational Church appreciated. Thanks to the caregivers at Seniors Home Care and the BJC Hospice people for all their help and to Dr. Mark Gunby for his compassion these many years