Edgar Gerald Anderson
December 05, 1938 - July 11, 2014
Obituary
Anderson, Edgar “Jerry”
MONONA-Edgar “Jerry” Anderson, age 75, of Monona passed away on Friday, July, 11, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on Dec. 5, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Edgar and Iona (Thompson) Anderson and grew up in Russell Springs, Ky. He served in the U.S. Air Force, on special assignment in Okinawa, Japan. Jerry joined the City of Madison Fire Dept. in 1964, and in 1986 started and led the City of Madison Arson Squad until his retirement in 1996. He loved bowling, fishing, golfing and hunting. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson; daughters, Pamela Durden, Lisa Anderson and Michelle Shelhamer; sons, Mark (Tina) Anderson, William (Meghan) Nelson and John (Amy) Anderson; sister, Judy Kiesow; and like a son, Pat Durden. He was preceded in death by his parents; and half-sister, Mary Edith Yates. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 6 p.m., on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Visitation will be held at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to “Immaculate Heart of Mary School Scholarship Fund”, 5101 Scholfield St., Monona. Please come and celebrate the life of Jerry. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jul 17, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Service
Thu Jul 17, 2014 @ 6:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Wendy Marcum
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Jerry was an interesting and smart cousin. I believe he loved his family!!
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Badger Bowl
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Our sincere condolences. All the bowlers at Badger bowl
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Rita Curry
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Although I met Jerry very few times due to both age and geographical differences, I was impressed by his knowledge of many things, but especially the Anderson story. I'm so glad I got to know and talk with him several times as an adult. God Speed, Cousin - I'm sure you were welcomed home by many of our relatives.
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Michelle Shelhamer
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Rest in Peace Dad, I love you.
Shelly
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Suzy Staudenmayer
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I only was honored enough to meet Jerry a few times, but he was a wonderful man and I was always so comfortable talking to him as if I had known him forever. Mary is a wonderful friend of mine and I love her so much. I am thinking of your family at this difficult time and hope that your memories give you comfort.
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Roberta and Lonnie Brown
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We have loved Jerry since childhood like he was our brother. We lived close together and played together, and maintained that close friendship through the years. Our love extends to every member of his family, and we know that every one brought him great joy in his life. Goodbye for now, but we know we will be together again! Best friends forever--All for one and one for all!! Love and blessing. Lonnie and Roberta Simpson Brown.