Hugo Alberti Andersen, Jr.

Hugo Alberti Andersen, Jr.

April 27, 1940 - November 10, 2022
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Hugo's Obituary

Hugo Alberti Andersen, Jr. was born on April 27, 1940, in Plentywood, Montana. He lived on his family’s farm near Dagmar, MT during his younger years until his family moved to Reserve, MT. He and his brother, Harry Andersen, still own the family farm.

Hugo graduated from Medicine Lake High School in 1958, with his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Stringer. Hugo and Bonnie married on June 17, 1960 and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year.

Hugo earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Montana College and a master’s degree from Montana State University. Following careers in education, Hugo and Bonnie retired from the Havre Public Schools in Havre, MT in 1987 and moved to their home on the Missouri River south of Cascade, MT.

Hugo was a member of the Havre and Cascade Lions Clubs. Hugo enjoyed working in his shop on his yellow 1950 Chevrolet pickup, which he showed at many car shows, and his red 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop. He was a faithful NASCAR fan. Though he most often watched the races on TV, he appreciated attending NASCAR races in person in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Hugo and Bonnie frequented Friday Nite Club, which they were invited to join 37 years ago, and met and maintained many friendships. 

Hugo had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for his funny jokes and stories. He was a great cook, always coming up with his own recipes, and preparing family favorites. Hugo played the trumpet, guitar, banjo, and sang. He played in the Jazz Lads band in high school and in the Rocking Penguins band in college. In retirement, he jammed with his buddies. Hugo was a proud Montanan and proud of his Danish heritage.

After a sudden illness, Hugo died on November 10, 2022, at the age of 82. Hugo is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; two daughters and their husbands, Penny and Larry Cunha of Rocklin, CA, and Pamela and Kurt Shulund of Havre, MT; one grandchild and his fiancée, Zachary Cunha and Tarah Dabovich of Sioux City, IA; his brother, Harry Andersen of Missoula, MT; his brother-in-law, Lee Stringer of  Butte, MT; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Evelyn Andersen, Sr.; his brother, Norman Andersen; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ervin and Lil Stringer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Grace McBride, Chuck McBride, Donna and Art Halvorson, and Shirley Stringer; nephew, Chuck McBride; niece, Leigh Halvorson; and grandnephews, Trevor Ball and Lee Bryant.

A celebration of life will be held June 17, 2023, at Wedsworth Hall, Cascade, MT.

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