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Keith A. Anderson
Keith A. Anderson

Keith A. Anderson, age 75, of Stockton, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his fiancé, family, and friends.  He was born on May 27, 1948 in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Orville and Norma (Brown) Anderson. 

Keith was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, IL.  He loved spending time with his fiancé, family, friends, and grandchildren.  He served his country in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran.  Keith loved racing, making jerky, and smoking meat.  He loved his Korbel, smoking, and driving his golf cart around uptown.  Keith liked to play bingo on his phone, play the slot machines at the Corner Tap and Red Knight in Stockton.   He especially enjoyed fishing at the River, and at Mike and Angie’s pond. 

When Pat would come home from work, he had baked or canned something or was making supper or tinkering in the garage.  Keith worked for Lamond Center, Bushman Cheese, and Avonmore Saputo Cheese, which he retired from after 43 years of service.  He also farmed.

Keith is survived by his fiancé, Pat Grenoble of Stockton, children; Tracy (Hector Pena) Anderson of Browntown, WI Eugene Anderson of Monroe, WI, Brian (Jill) Anderson of West Salem, WI, Kara (Scott) Daves) Of Monroe, WI, Kristina Anderson of Brodhead, WI, Renee (Chris) Lacher of Stockton, IL, and Raymond (Teresa) Tesmer of Warren, IL, grandchildren; Natasha, Nick, Kendra, Kory, Elijah, Mekebo, Kokeb, Xzayvier, Jonas, Aaniyah, Landyn, Kaelyn, Jameson, Reip, Hunter, Lexi, Lillian, Danny, Axl, Knox, Tabby, Kelsey, Tanner, Zach, and Maddy, great-grandchildren; Asher, Caydey, Zach, Nonna, Jacob, Nick, Jace, Beau, Blair, Berrett, and Sunny Rae, two sisters; Janice (Al) Ruf of Darlington, WI,  Geralyn (Steve) Kohstedt of Richland, Center, WI, brother; Jerry (Beth) Anderson of Rotonda, FL a very special friend, Rod Cameron who drove his race car for many years, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Norma Anderson, a loving so Orville Anderso, and a nephew Aaron Lancaster.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

A visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL, and again from 9:00 AM until time of services on Wednesday.

Burial will be at West Ella Highland Cemetery in Gratiot, WI.

A luncheon will follow the services at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

A heartfelt thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially his Nurse Melissa Sue and Alison Armstrong for taking excellent care of him.  Also, a thank you to Pastor Chrissy.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.