Glenn J. Anderson, age 76, of rural Sand Creek, died on Monday, June 23, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on February 7, 1938, in Sand Creek WI, to John and Helen (Hanson) Anderson. Glenn graduated from Chetek High School with the class of 1956. He continued his education at the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He married Margaret Peterson on February 19, 1972. Glenn had a strong faith in God and was dedicated to his church. He lived to give a helping hand and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and other family members. Being a Fighter Pilot in the United States Air Force, he was very patriotic and enjoyed all aspects of aviation. He also enjoyed planting and harvesting and was a "jack-of-all-trades." Glenn is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margie; children, Cory (John) Schneider, Michael (Kim) Anderson, Jennifer (Jacob) Cryder, John (Kelsey) Anderson and Dave (Sara) Wattenford; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Janice (Roger) Horn, Harlan (Lana) Anderson, Mavis Anderson, Carol Anderson, Norma (Robert) Klimpke, Sandra Anderson and Corinne (Dennis) Koehler; and sister-in-law, Cintra Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Duane Anderson. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Sampson Funeral Home, 1017 Railroad Avenue, Colfax. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 123 West Hamilton Avenue, Eau Claire, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Pastor George Schweitzer will be officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery, Spooner, WI.
Service Information
Cemetery
Northern WI Veterans Cemetery
N4063 Veterans Way
Spooner WI 54801
Visitation
Sunday, June 29 2014
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sampson Funeral Home
1017 East Railroad Avenue
Colfax WI 54730
Visitation
Monday, June 30 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
123 West Hamilton Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701
Funeral Service
Monday, June 30 2014
11:00 AM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
123 West Hamilton Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701
