Don K. Anderson

Service Details

The Celebration of Don’s Life will be in Journey Church, 10700-75^th Street, Kenosha, on Sunday, July 6^th at 3:00 p.m.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Service. A dessert reception will follow.

Memorial Suggestions

Memorials  in Don’s memory can be directed to either, The Kiwanis Club of West Racine, C/O Barb Walker at 1141 N. Sunnyslope Dr. #204 Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406, The Down Syndrome Association of WI @ DSAW.org, or Journey Church, @ jrnychurch.com

With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Donald “Don” K. Anderson, who left this world peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 79 with family by his side.

Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on August 7, 1945, to Ezra and Rosalia (nee: Burss) Don lived a full and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and service. He graduated Park High School in 1963. Don married the love of his life, Marje (nee: Hamilton) on May 22, 1971. Together, they shared 54 years of love, laughter and partnership. He loved traveling with his wife, family and friends. He proudly served in the Army Reserves and later dedicated over 40 years of hard work to Twin Disc.

A man of many passions, Don found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. He enjoyed grilling outdoors, boating, casting a line on peaceful fishing trips, and cheering on the beloved Packers and Brewers. He also enjoyed playing cards, celebrating the Fourth of July, baking pies for special occasions and spending quality time with those he loved most. Don was a talented woodworker and made several pieces of furniture for his family.  His family and friends were blessed by his abilities, and he would often spend his weekends helping others with home projects. Don was deeply committed to his community and helping others. As a faithful member of Journey Church and a long-time, proud member of the Kiwanis Club of West Racine, he built lifelong friendships.

Don is survived by his loving wife Marje, his son, Matt (Amy) Anderson of Mount Pleasant, daughter, Rebecca (Paul)  Navin of Union Grove, and his grandchildren: Aaron, Aiden, and Mathew Anderson, Alex, Katie, Allie, and Sam Navin, brothers: Earl (Joyce) Anderson, John (Barbara) Anderson, Tom (Pirkie) Anderson; sisters: Vanna Shields, Grace Kroepfl, sister-in-law,  Kathy Anderson, Elena Anderson, and Marlene Ferg, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by siblings Esther (Gale) Keown, David and Bill Anderson, infant sister Ruthanne, brothers-in-law, Jim Kroepfl, George Shields, James and George Hamilton, sister-in-law, JoAnn Anderson, and many loved pets. His family was his greatest joy, and his legacy of kindness, warmth, and strength will live on through each of them.