Andrea Alice Wild was born in Seattle, Washington on November 10th. 1941.  She was the daughter of Carl Edward Carlson and Florence Marie (Dolly) Carlson (Young). She is survived by her husband Warren in Lindsborg, Kansas; her son Ron in Seminole, Florida and her brother Curtis Carlson in Lilydale, Minnesota.

Andrea attended Smolan grade school from 5th thru 8th grade and Lindsborg Rural High School graduating in 1959. She was an accomplished pianist and studied classical piano with a full scholarship to Florida State University. After returning to Lindsborg she went to work at the National Cooperative Refinery Association in McPherson, Kansas for many years.  During those years she enjoyed her music by playing the organ for Salemsborg Lutheran Church and the Mission Covenant Church and teaching piano.  She also accompanied several of the music professors at Bethany College when they gave recitals. Her favorite pastimes were reading, listening to classical music and exercising. At Andrea's request she was cremated and no services will be performed.

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