Douglas A. Anderson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Douglas A. Anderson of Cadillac passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 92. He was born September 9, 1921 in Jennings, Michigan to Anton and Lena (Jehnzen) Anderson. On June 24, 1944 in Cadillac he married the former Virginia I. Brooks. He attended college and also had served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Anderson had farmed for several years as well as working as a machinist at Kysor for 22 years. He enjoyed gardening, tractors, his 1921 Model T and hunting. He is survived by his children: Dennis (Deb) Anderson and Sheryl Anderson all of Cadillac and Debbie (Rudy) Wright of Kalamazoo; two grandsons: Andrew (Rebecca) Anderson and Thomas Anderson and two great grandchildren: Emily and Adam. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia in 2013; son, Gary Anderson in 2013; a brother, Albert Anderson and a sister, Adlah Potrude. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Reverend James Mort officiating. Burial will be a Clam Lake Township Cemetery in Wexford County. Friends may meet the family from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Shelter. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Douglas A. Anderson

September 9, 1921 - May 27, 2014