Luke Anderson

Anderson, Luke W. MADISON - Luke W. Anderson, age 27, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, surrounded by friends and family. He was born on Aug. 27, 1979, in Papillion, Neb., the son of Donald Anderson and Diane Tschirren. Luke was a Boy Scout for many years, which instilled in him, his passion for the outdoors. He graduated from McFarland High School in 1997. Luke received a letter in swimming as a freshman with the McFarland Spartans and was a member of the McFarland High School Marching Band. He also enjoyed track, cross country and tennis. Luke had many interests, including music, martial arts, being in the outdoors, refinishing classic tractors, carpentry and a major love of animals. He loved to travel, doing so throughout his early 20s, criss-crossing the United States several times. Luke was sworn into the U.S. Army on June 6, 2006, attending basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., graduating at the top of his class. He was a sharp shooter, and was stationed at Fort Lee, Va. Luke is survived by his mother, Diane Tschirren of Madison; his father, Donald (Coralie) Anderson of Danville, Calif.; two sisters, Leigha Wayne of Stoughton, and Haley Anderson of Danville, Calif.; stepbrother, Jonathan Abbott; stepsister, Jaclyn Abbott, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; a niece, Bryonna Wayne of Stoughton; maternal grandmother, Alvera Tschirren of Plattsmouth, Neb.; paternal grandparents, Charles and Florence Anderson of Lady Lake, Fla.; paternal great-grandmother, Ella Mae Anderson of Lady Lake, Fla.; uncles and aunts, Debra Tschirren of Plattsmouth, Neb., Denise (Ron) Rope of Clarinda, Iowa, Joseph (Jacque) Tschirren of Ankeny, Iowa, Diana Anderson of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Edward Anderson of Lady Lake, Fla.; cousins, Morgan Rope of Clarinda, Iowa, Katie Tschirren of Ankeny, Iowa, and Jason and Nicolette Rasmussen of Ankeny, Iowa; and many other family and friends, including best friend, Josh Aaroen of Stoughton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Tschirren. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, with the Rev. William Pekari presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Neb., at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, with military rites conducted. The family would like to thank Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the staff at U.W. Medical Center, for the excellent care Luke received, and the U.S. Army, family and friends, for their love and support. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20307. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com