Bruce Allen Anderson

Service Details

A visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 3^rd from 1-4 pm. 

On Monday Aug 4^th, a visitation from 9-10 am with a service to follow at 10 am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 8760 37^th Ave. in Kenosha, with Pastor Cindy Aasen officiating. A luncheon will follow.

Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha.

Bruce Allen Anderson, 82 years young, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2025. Bruce was born to Harry and Camille (Busch) Anderson on January 30, 1943. Bruce attended St. James and St. Joseph schools, where he played basketball. After graduation, he joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged. He spent the next 40 years at Snap-On Tools in the International Division and as a machine operator.

Bruce was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janet Hansen, on April 10, 1971.

During his time at Snap-On, he was involved with the Union, Recreation Club, Golf League, and the Honor Flight in 2017. He was an active member of the Elks club and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, along with several golf and bowling leagues. Bruce made many life-long friends throughout these affiliations. Bruce spent several years coaching basketball for his grandson, Jacob, along with coaching 7/8 grade basketball at Bullen Jr. High School. He was a lifelong GB Packer, WI Badgers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan.

After his retirement, he went back to school and earned his Accounting degree. He worked as a tax accountant before opening his own tax business.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Janet of 54 years, his daughter Dana (Joe) Berry, sons David (AKA: Dobber) (Dawn) Anderson, Chris (Sandy) Anderson, and Todd-Patrick (Jenny) Anderson. Grandchildren – Jacob, Jaxson, Patrick, Rachel, Ryan, Nick, Ashley and 3 great grandchildren. Siblings – Phil (Kathy) Anderson and Alice (Kurt) Roemer, sister-in-law Peggy (Chris) Larson, many cousins, nieces/nephews, and treasured friends.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents; Harry and Camille Anderson, brother, Chuck Anderson, Father and Mother-In-Law, James and Ethel Hansen, and brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Debbie Hansen.

Bruce loved his family deeply and was always one to help a neighbor or friend with whatever was needed. He was a dedicated, hard-working man with a strong work ethic.

A visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 3^rd from 1-4 pm. On Monday Aug 4^th, a visitation from 9-10 am with a service to follow at 10 am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 8760 37^th Ave. in Kenosha, with Pastor Cindy Aasen officiating. A luncheon will follow. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha.