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James Anderson Obituary

Anderson, James A. "Buffalo"

James A. "Buffalo" Anderson, age 66, of Two Rivers, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at his residence.

Buff was born January 31, 1948, in Minocqua, son of the late Gale and Lucille (Brunner) Anderson. He first married Janet Dewey. Then on April 1, 1994, he married Margo Leavy in Manitowoc. Buff was employed at Mirro Aluminum as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, car rides and visiting places. He was an avid Packer fan. Buff was a member of St. Joe's Athletic Club, Grumann's Athletic Club, the Labor Hall in Two Rivers and the United Steel Workers Union.

Survivors include his wife, Margo Anderson, Two Rivers, children: Jesse (Gayla) Anderson, Jolene (Corey) Frish, all of Two Rivers; Jason (Jenni) Anderson, Manitowoc; Glenn D. Schlorf, GA; David A. Schlorf, Brillion, John D. Schlorf (Anji Jordan), Two Rivers; James W. (Heidi) Schlorf, Brillion; Matthew J. Schlorf, Emily (Steve) Cisneros, all of Two Rivers; Mark A. (Ashley) Schlorf, Manitowoc; Daniel R. Schlorf, Joy (Eric) Schramm, all of Two Rivers; 19 grandchildren: Gary (Jamie) McCorkle, Gina McCorkle, Dominick Anderson, Samantha, Conner and Bailey Frish, Jax and Jessa Anderson, Timothy and Sarah Schlorf, Ryan Pulley, Jessica Jones, Anthony, Steve Jr. and Isabella Cisneros, Trinity and Mark Jr Schlorf, Susan and Adam Surran; three great grandchildren: Aryanna, Lilyanna and Liam; brothers and sisters: Jan (Nick) LeClair, Two Rivers; Joan Hoffman, Manitowoc; Gene (Jane) Anderson, CA; Jerry (Nadine) Anderson, Beaver Dam; Judi (Jim) Beller, Minocqua; John (Brenda) Anderson, Schofield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Melody (Dale) Meyer, Newton; Morene (Dennis) Ramminger, TX; and Robert (Kelly) Leavy Jr, Manitowoc; Jeff Novak and family, Manitowoc; and Arnie Novak and family, Milwaukee. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Jeff LeClair, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Robert and Angeline Leavy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2014, at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, 1500 State Hwy 310, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Kim Henning.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 1420 22nd St., Two Rivers, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com

The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

"A big man with a bigger heart"

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2014.
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I'm missing my little brother-----and wishing I could talk to him once more, to tell him how much I love him. He was always such a sweetheart!

Jan Anderson-LeClair

September 28, 2014

sorry for your loss

gloria leque

September 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 30, 2014

Sorry for your loss

Bob and Kelly Leavy

August 28, 2014

so sorry MARGO ----- TAKE CARE GARY here

August 28, 2014

A smile and kind word...just like I remember Jim since we last saw him in 2007. Sorry for your unexpected loss. Prayers/hugs to all.

Joyce & John Soares

August 27, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Always had a smile on his face.

Carrie Klawitter-Hawkins

August 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Lynn Kochorosky

August 27, 2014

Sorry for you lost.

Marlene Hartlich

August 27, 2014

Jessica and Julie Carter

August 27, 2014

Uncle Jim...gone before we could say goodbye. Glad you didn't suffer, but I sure would like to play another game of Sheepshead with you! Dear Uncle, you will be missed by many, including me!

Sandy LeClair Rohrick

Sandy LeClair Rohrick

August 27, 2014

Dear Margo and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your husbands recent passing. Know that we are thinking of you at this sad time and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Arnie and Judy Novak

Arnie and Judy Novak

August 26, 2014

It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.

Morene Ramminger

August 26, 2014

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