Holger Andersen

Holger Christian Andersen of Chestertown, Maryland died on October 12, 2005 at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown, MD. He was 87. Born on March 7, 1918 in Chicago, IL, Holger Andersen was the son of the late, Axel Moeller and Olga Easterhope Andersen. He grew up on the north side of Chicago where he graduated from high school at the age of 16 as Class Valedictorian. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Northwestern University, graduating in three years with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He then earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Harvard University. Following graduation, he led a team of scientists in the Manhattan Project assisting in the development of the Atomic Bomb during WWII. Holger Andersen worked as a chemist for several companies in the United States. He became a Vice President of Research and Development for Engelhard Industries during the 1960’s and 1970’s, working in Newark, New Jersey and also Gloucester, England. Upon retiring from Engelhard he consulted for several companies outside the United States, most notably Gmellin in Germany from 1986 until 1988. He also served as a professor of Business Administration at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio during retirement. Holger Andersen had an extreme talent in foreign languages. He was fluent in 6 languages and used this skill during retirement as a translator both independently and for Bloomberg Financial Markets. In the late 1990''s, Holger Andersen and his wife moved to Chestertown, MD., where they have resided at Heron Point. He was an avid stamp collector, linguist and classical music enthusiast. In addition to his wife, Frances B. Andersen, Dr. Andersen is survived by a son Erik L. Andersen of Downers Grove, IL, two daughters: Ingrid A. Castronovo of Timonium, MD and Kristina S. Andersen of Los Alamos, CA, a sister: Ellen Andersen of Oak Park, IL, along with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at Heron Point at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers sympathy cards may be sent to The Family of Dr. Holger C. Andersen 501 E. Campus Ave. Chestertown, MD 21620. Arrangements were made by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. Chestertown, MD.