John Christian Anderson

John Christian Anderson

December 23, 1935 - July 11, 2025

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MOUNT HOREB- John Christian Anderson, age 89, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died from Parkinson’s disease at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis., on July 11, 2025.


John was born in Mount Horeb, Wis., on December 23, 1935, to Laurence and Agnes (Field) Anderson. He loved being of Norwegian heritage. He owned and operated businesses including real estate, a grocery store, liquor store, restaurant, and hardware store throughout his career. He was involved with the Chamber of Commerce, volunteered as a firefighter, began the Summer Frolic, was a performer and supporter of the Song of Norway, and was active in the Evangelical Lutheran Church throughout his life. His interests included gardening, growing orchids, skiing, following Wisconsin sports, collecting antiques, and anything related to nature.


John is survived by his wife, Cathie Anderson; daughters, Mary and Lynn (Jim); step-children, Chris, Martha and Kipp; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one great-step-grandchild. He had many life-long friends including, JoAnn Peterson and Shirley Martin. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher James Anderson; parents, Laurence and Agnes Anderson; sister, Dorothy Johnson; and niece, Barbara Conrad.


No service is planned at this time.


Donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077


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Ann
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My heart aches for the entire family. So very glad to be able to spend time with him in his final days; he was a great guy. Phil and I extend sincere condolences to the family. He was a true, friendly, caring, fun Norwegian. God bless his memory for you all. Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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Sue and Dave Vondra
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John and Cathy were such a blessing and extended family ! LLU Dave & Sue Vondra
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Steve Conrad
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My family made many trips to Mt. Horeb over the years. It was so much fun visiting grandma Dorothy, Uncle John's family and Kari's family. All the holidays and special events together will be cherished forever. John sure loved his Norwegian heritage and all the Wisconsin sport teams. There were so many times while we would watch a Badger ball game and John would try to get us to try some lutefisk! He really loved his family so much and he always had many funny and interesting stories to share. It truly was and is a blessing and honor to have been a part of John and Dorothy's family. The Steve Conrad family
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Joan Field Stensby
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My deepest sympathy to you all. Growing up next door to the family has many memories. My thoughts go out to Lynn and Mary.

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