Service Details
His funeral service, with full military honors, will be held in Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., on Tuesday, December 27th, at 11:00 a.m., with his grandson, Rev. Cory Goetz officiating, Visitation will be in the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery.
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John Henry Anderson III, 94, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born in Racine on May 3, 1928, the son of the late John Henry and Blanch (nee: Brown) Anderson II.
John served his country with the U.S. Army during Word War II. On February 7, 1947, in Crown Point, IN, he was united in marriage to Carol G. Johnson, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2002. On December 26, 2003, at Calvary Memorial Church, he was united in marriage to Lois Maurer.
John was a skilled carpenter and built many homes here in Racine. He later worked for American Motors (now Chrysler) for over 30 years, retiring on February 29, 1992. He was a member of Calvary Memorial Church, the U.A.W. Local 72 Retirees, and the A.M.C. 30 Year Club. John loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and had a great fondness for Lake Michigan, with his boat Big John. He truly loved his God, his family, and his dog Annie.
Surviving are his wife, Lois; their children, daughter-in-law Bonnie Anderson, Sandi Larson, Scott (Carmie) Anderson, Chris (Christine) Anderson, Becky Krug, Thomas Maurer, Kurt (Deena) Maurer, and Rod (Nicola) Maurer; grandchildren, John (Johnny) Henry Anderson V, Heidi Wyatt (Jim), Cory Goetz (Angie), Jodi Riehle (Mark), Paul Deckret (Riho), Ryan Burrow (Maruska), Susan Jorgensen (Jason), Eric Burrow (Shawna), Ric Maurer (Megan), Alyssa Rubio (Nef), Cassy Gauthier (David), Kyle Maurer (Laura), Clayton Maurer, Kayla Maurer, Rod Maurer Jr., Daniel Maurer, Reece Maurer. Also surviving are many loved great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, John Henry Anderson VI, Dylan Anderson, Nathan Travis (Regina), Brittney Travis, Christian Lentz, Allison Lentz, Abby Lentz, Rei Deckret, Keaton Goetz, Jackson Goetz, Alex Goetz, Madelyn Burrow, Justin Burrow, Max Jorgensen, Chloe Jorgensen, Ryker Jorgensen, Dawsen Jorgensen, Colton Burrow, Callynn Burrow, Serenity Maurer, Eugene Maurer, Hudson Maurer, Jude Gauthier, Joel Gauthier, Jonathan Gauthier, Jane Maurer, Raylynn Travis, Jonah Travis, Breaisha Tate, Jamar Williams, and Daevion Tate.
In addition to his parents and wife, Carol, John was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Clinton, infant sister, Nordis Helen Anderson and twin brothers, Russell and Ralph Anderson and son, John Anderson IV.
Anonymous says
Prayers for the family from myself and all his veteran friends from the Thursday cafe. Family obligations keep me from the service but know that he is in my thoughts. He always had a “kiss” for me
Art. Howell says
As a young child, John lost his father in the line of duty in service to the City of Racine. Well into his 90s, John remained a regular and faithful attendee of the annual Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial Service.
It was an honor to get to know John over the years. Prayers go out to all surviving family members and friends.
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Laura Knudsen says
I just read this today on Christmas Eve morning. I’m so sorry about John. My sincere condolences to your family. I enjoyed my time with him at his place. Each visit I enjoyed his sense of humor and jokes and your kindness. He truly was a special man. Rest in heaven. Laura.
Jeff Koetting says
John was like the neighborhood grandpa. I grew up living 2 doors down from John, Carol, Scott, Chris and Sandi. Back then, they had Buffy, their Collie. We had one too, Duchess. Remember John always going fishing. Giving my dad some for dinner. John was always building something too. So talented. You were the first to the neighborhood John, and the last to leave. Thank you for all the years of friendship to our family. See you on the other side John.
Your friend Marge Brannon says
So sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and my husband enjoyed the visits with Carol and him in Arizona. Rest in peace dear friend.