Terry W Anderson
June 29, 1937 - August 30, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Terry Wakeman Anderson, age 83, of Madison, passed away and was reunited with his son, Tim, on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020.
Terry is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Donna; children, Laurie (Dean) Ross and Michael (Mary) Anderson; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Anderson; 11 grandchildren, Katy (Matt) Rivard, Kevin (Jenny) Ross, Kristopher (Pang Xiong) Ross, Elizabeth (Patrick) Willey, and Krysta (Josh Merickel), Erika, Thomas, Austin, Daniel, Abby, and Samuel Anderson; great-grandchildren, Ian and Avery Rivard; two brothers-in-law, James Flaharty and Thomas Bewick; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Anderson; mother, Maxine Anderson Olson; step-father, Paul Olson; and sister, Patricia Flaharty.
Terry graduated from Edgewood High School and had a fulfilling and varied career for over 30 years in the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, volunteering, and spending time with his family. He built the house that has been the home and meeting place of his family for over fifty years. A devoted Catholic, he was a charter member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. Above all, he was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His family will dearly miss his sharp mind, his joyful and infectious laugh, and their great conversations with him, but are left with many wonderful memories and so much love.
Terry’s family will have a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Sheri McCord-Hart
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Heartfelt sympathy for you Donna and your family. He will be missed by so many family members. He was a great guy. Sure do miss you at the family reunions. All our love Sheri McCord-Hart and Andy Hart.
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Richard Harms
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Terry was always a good friend to me on the sheriffs department and after retirement.. We always stayed in touch and I would always call him to give him a hunting or fishing trip report.. I will miss him. Take care, Donna and family. Rick Harms
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Christine Dwyer
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Sending Donna/Laurie and the other family members sympathy at this difficult time. Take care.
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Vernal Bronson
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I knew Terry for many years, a gentle giant of a man. So very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Vern Bronson, retired Madison P.D.
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Peter E Brown
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I recall Terry from DCSD as a cheerful person whenever I ran into him. Fair winds and following seas, Terry. Peter Brown TMPD retired.