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Kent Abner Anderson
Kent Abner Anderson

Kent Abner Anderson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on April 11, 1943 in Monroe, WI the son of Abner and Phyllis Anderson. Kent graduated from New Glarus High School and continued his education at Platteville University, served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam War, and then earned a Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. On December 27, 1969 he was married to Barbara Hartman in New Glarus, WI. Kent served as Fire Services Coordinator at Madison Area Technical College and served as Chief of the New Glarus Fire Department. Kent helped train hundreds of firefighters across both the state of Wisconsin and Chiapas, Mexico.

 Kent is survived by his wife Barbara, children Mark (Chandra) Anderson and Jeff (Ivy) Anderson, grandchildren Beck, Dana, Otto, and Otis Anderson.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Roth, and granddaughters, Anya and Amira Anderson.

 Per his wishes, no services will be held.  A celebration of Kent’s life is being planned for spring.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Glarus Fire Department.