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Gerald T. Anderson

Apr 13, 1941 – Sep 21, 2011

     Gerald T. Anderson, 70, passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side, in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.

He was born in Racine on April 13, 1941, the son of the late Robert and Helen (nee: Traeger) Anderson.

     On February 28, 1987, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Vera Gibson. Mr. Anderson had been employed by the Racine Fire Department for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the City of Racine 20 Year Club and the Firefighters Local # 321 . In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

     Surviving are his loving wife, Vera; his children, Randall W. (Kim) Anderson, of Appleton, WI; Jennifer (fiancé, Chad Herzfeldt) Anderson, of Neenah, WI, and Gregory Anderson, of Racine; grandchildren, Justin, Jessie Marie, Alexis, Alexandra, Keri, Dannielle, Cody, Dylan, and Alicia; brother, Richard (Dianne) Anderson, of Racine; and sister-in-law, Gloria Anderson, in IL. His nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Anderson.

     His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, September, 26th, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and also on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to; the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, or to your favorite charity.

        The family sends a special “thank you” to Wheaton Franciscan    Hospice, nurse, Steph, and nurse, Ann for being his angels in his last hours. To all the doctors and nurses for the care given him this past year. To Dr. Wisniewski, Dr. Bader and their staffs, a special thank you for their years of care. 

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  1. Debbie Louison says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I will always remember Gerry fondly with his warm smile and big hugs. I am told he was the one who brought me home from the hospital when I was born. Maybe that is why I always felt a special bond with him. I remember as a small child visiting him at the fire station, getting a tour and best of all getting to slide down the pole to have him catch me on the ground floor. He was a good man and I feel blessed to have known him. I feel sad that he is gone but pray he is at peace.

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