WARREN - Michael Edward Anderson was born October 16, 1947, son of Charles Norman Anderson and Melva (Johnson) Anderson. He passed away at home on April 26, 2016, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie (Heid) Anderson, one son Bradley Michael Anderson, daughter-in-law, Stacy (Doubler) Anderson, daughter Nicole Rene (Anderson) Gerber, son-in-law Chad Gerber, and three grandchildren; Brianna Lyn Anderson, Hayden Bradley Anderson, and Ashton Joel Gerber, one sister, Mavis Shager, brother-in-law, Willard Shager, several in-laws; nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike enjoyed many good friends, family, telling stores, Ole & Lena jokes, and a good Brandy Old Fashioned. Some of his younger years were spent as a pilot flying hot air balloons, Ultralight airplanes and golfing. More recently, he enjoyed relaxing on his deck with his family & beloved dog. As a result of his many years driving over the road, he was always concerned for our safety. We never left without hearing "Be careful going back-and-forth." He will be sadly missed by his wife, kids and grandkids.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
Cremation rights have been accorded.
Rev. Art Stees will officiate the services.
Burial will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Mike enjoyed many good friends, family, telling stores, Ole & Lena jokes, and a good Brandy Old Fashioned. Some of his younger years were spent as a pilot flying hot air balloons, Ultralight airplanes and golfing. More recently, he enjoyed relaxing on his deck with his family & beloved dog. As a result of his many years driving over the road, he was always concerned for our safety. We never left without hearing "Be careful going back-and-forth." He will be sadly missed by his wife, kids and grandkids.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
Cremation rights have been accorded.
Rev. Art Stees will officiate the services.
Burial will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.