Douglas Arthur Anderson
November 14, 2021 at 10:52 p.m.
Douglas Arthur Anderson
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Doug was born the son of Arthur and Reva Kottke Anderson in Eagle Bend, Minn., on Dec. 27, 1932. He graduated from Parkers Prairie High School, class of 1950, and served his country stateside in the Army during the Korean War.
Doug married Janet Tomsich on March 10, 1956, in Chesterton. He earned his bachelor’s degree in geography from Valparaiso University in 1961. Doug and Janet raised their three adopted children in Warsaw. Doug worked for 27 years for NIPSCO before retiring to Micco, Florida.
Doug and Janet loved to travel the country in their RV with their dog, Samantha. Doug served as the vice president of the Southeastern U.S. Motorcoach Association and was a lifelong member of the Lions Club.
Doug is survived by his brother, David; son, David (Heidi) Anderson; grandchildren: Jacob Anderson and Elizabeth Anderson, Adam Garcia and Pasquale Garcia; niece, Teri; and nephews: Randy and Derek.
He is predeceased by his wife, Janet Anderson; daughter, Julie Garcia; son, Thomas Anderson; and his parents.
A memorial service was held for both Doug and his wife, Janet, on Friday, Nov. 12 at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, Mich.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s or Janet’s honor to the Leader Dogs for the Blind at Pixley Funeral Home or online at www.leaderdog.org.
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Doug was born the son of Arthur and Reva Kottke Anderson in Eagle Bend, Minn., on Dec. 27, 1932. He graduated from Parkers Prairie High School, class of 1950, and served his country stateside in the Army during the Korean War.
Doug married Janet Tomsich on March 10, 1956, in Chesterton. He earned his bachelor’s degree in geography from Valparaiso University in 1961. Doug and Janet raised their three adopted children in Warsaw. Doug worked for 27 years for NIPSCO before retiring to Micco, Florida.
Doug and Janet loved to travel the country in their RV with their dog, Samantha. Doug served as the vice president of the Southeastern U.S. Motorcoach Association and was a lifelong member of the Lions Club.
Doug is survived by his brother, David; son, David (Heidi) Anderson; grandchildren: Jacob Anderson and Elizabeth Anderson, Adam Garcia and Pasquale Garcia; niece, Teri; and nephews: Randy and Derek.
He is predeceased by his wife, Janet Anderson; daughter, Julie Garcia; son, Thomas Anderson; and his parents.
A memorial service was held for both Doug and his wife, Janet, on Friday, Nov. 12 at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, Mich.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s or Janet’s honor to the Leader Dogs for the Blind at Pixley Funeral Home or online at www.leaderdog.org.
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