Racine– Eugene “Gene” H. Anderson, 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
A lifetime resident, Eugene was born in Racine on July 5, 1938 to the late Harvey and Leone (nee: Mitchell) Anderson. Shortly after graduating from Washington Park High School, Gene proudly served our Country with the United States Army in Hawaii.
On May 26, 1962 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Winifred “Wini” (nee: King) Anderson. Gene was employed for many years at JI Case Corp., as a tool design engineer, retiring in 2000.
With a profound Christian faith, Gene was a devote member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church where he was active in the Vestry and enjoyed teaching Alpha courses. Among his interests, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, watching the Packers and was an extremely talented woodworker. Above all, he loved and cherished being together with his entire family.
Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Wini; their daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Brian Sorenson; grandsons, Jacob and Wade Sorenson; sisters, Audrey (the late Art) Harmann and Kathy (Jerry) Eppers; brother, Mark (Kay) Anderson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 4701 Erie Street, at 3:00 pm with Fr. Terry McGugan officiating. Military honors and a luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 1-3 pm. Private entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. In memory of Gene, memorials to St. Michael’s Church has been suggested.
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