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IN MEMORY

James Anderson - Class Of 1947

James D. Anderson, 87, of La Valle and Kenosha, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at his Kenosha residence.
Born on June 13, 1925 in Zion, IL, he was the son of the late David irk and Alma (Lund) Anderson.  He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II as a Third Class Petty Officer until he was honorably discharged.  He moved from Zion to California where he resided from the mid-1960s until 1993. He then split his time between La Valle and Kenosha, owning homes in both towns.

For many years, he worked as a Sales Representative for Sloan Valve Co. until his retirement.  He was a member of Zion Community Church, Immanuel Presbyterian Church in California, the Mason’s, the Cattle Men, the Dairyland Organ Society and St. Andrews Society in California.  James loved to read, listen to classical music and attend organ concerts with his friends.  He enjoyed talking about politics, current events and religion.

James is survived by:  his nephews, Scott (Frieda) Anderson of Bristol, WI [and their children, Mia (Matt) Anderson Kurudza and Elle Anderson] and David (Connie) Anderson of Bristol [and their sons, Adam (Trisha) Anderson, David(Lisa) Anderson and Marcus Anderson]; his nieces, Laurie (David)  Krenzke of Racine [and their children, Michelle BeBow and Chad Krenzke] and Bette Kreul of Moose Lake, MN [and her children, Emily Danelski and Theresa Lekander]; one nephew-in-law, Jerome Ruud, of Racine [and his children, Sherri Ruud and Shelly Holowinski]; his sister-in-law, Laurie Anderson; and his lifelong dearest friend, Barbara Cameron.  James was a friend, a mentor and a father to:  Jose (Nancy) Vigil [and their son, Ethan] of Kenosha; Wilfredo (Alejandra) Vigil [and their sons, Wilfredo and Sebastian] of Oak Creek, WI; Erick (Aida) Vigil [and their children Erick, Anthony and Brianna] of Richland Center, WI; and Jaime Vigil of Los Angeles, CA.  He is further survived by other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Anderson, his sister, Ruth Ustymowicz, his niece, Patricia Ruud, and his great niece, Natalie.

A graveside memorial service with full military honors will be held on James’ birthday, Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 10:00AM at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park (1436 Kenosha Rd., Zion).