Bernhardt Andersen was born on Dec. 14, 1918 in Mansfield Township the son of Hans and Ida Sharf Andersen. He attended rural school and later served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Bernhardt was united in marriage to Lucille M. Schroeder on Dec. 23, 1940 in Northwood, Iowa.After his discharge he returned to Freeborn County. Bernhardt was a...