Harald Anonsen, 69, of Oak Park, a retired physical therapist, passed away April 29.
Born in Halden, Norway on April 24, 1957, the third of four children, Harald took his education first at Halden Gymnas, then later at the School of Physiotherapy.
He worked as a physiotherapist in Norway first, but it was at a seminar in the United States in the late ’80s where he developed a fondness for the country. He decided to move to the U.S. in 1990, to the great sorrow to his family.
Harald was missed but fortunately was very good at keeping in touch, calling frequently and visiting Norway at least twice a year. He loved staying at the seaside summerhouse that his parents built, where he loved to bathe and swim in the ocean.
When he was younger, Harald sailed a little A-dinghy with his friends. It was also there he met his best friend Asle, with whom he is still very good friends. They have been on several vacations together.
Some of his relatives came to visit him in Oak Park, where he was so proud of his house and garden. He loved to grow flowers in the summertime and invite good friends for barbecue.
Harald was also a choir member and fond of playing the grand piano in his living room. Unfortunately, he lost the spirit to play after his loving mother passed away in 2003. But he did not get rid of it. It is still there by the windows.
Harald was in very good shape, and rode his bicycle wherever he was going. He loved to take long rides with his neighbor and friend, Steven.
Loving brother of Kari Ludvigsen, Lisbeth Gangestad and Roy Anonsen; loving uncle of five nieces, including Anette Anonsen and Siv-Irene; dear friend of Asle Bergh, Steven Ogo, Victor Gomez and Hugo Vazquez.
Son of the late Otto Emanuel Anonsen and Ragnhild Synnøve Anonsen (nee Fjeldberg).
Friends gathered to celebrate Harald’s 69th birthday shortly before his passing.
Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305.