Frederick J. AndersonWABASH – Frederick J. Anderson, 64, of rural Peru, Ind., died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 28, 1958, in Wabash, to Herbert James and Mary Jane Purdy Anderson.
Fred was a 1976 graduate of Northfield High School and received his associates degree from Ivy Tech. He married Debra Hostetler in Mexico, Ind., on June 6, 1986. Fred had a lifetime career that he loved, working with his hands as a tool and die maker. This began while he was in high school, and he was nicknamed the Wizard by some. He ventured into his own business, Anderson Machine & Tool, in the early ’90s and made many friends along this journey. He was a member of the North American Pool Shooters Association and enjoyed participating and playing in pool leagues in Wabash and North Manchester. He won several awards, but was most proud for achieving the Newman Award for sportsmanship. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, but especially loved spending time with his family, including his five dogs, and his friends.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Anderson, of Peru, Ind.; three children: Valerie Parsons, of De Leon Springs, Fla.; Becky Anderson, of Roann; and Eli Anderson, of Mexico, Ind.; two grandchildren, Libby Parsons and Anna Parsons, both of De Leon Springs, Fla.; father and stepmother, Herbert and Beth Anderson, of North Manchester; sister, Barb (Tim) Mowery, of Warsaw; and two half brothers, Gary (Charlotte) Anderson, of Urbana; and Mark Anderson, of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Anderson.
There will be a celebration of Fred's life on Sunday, March 5 at Garden Gate Greenhouse, 3415 E. CR 500S, Peru, Ind., from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heartland Career Center Precision Machining Program.
The memorial guest book for Fred may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
