Phillip Anderson

1939 - 2022

Anderson, Phillip

WISCONSIN DELLS - Phillip Anderson, age 82, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, with his loving wife by his side.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., at NEWPORT LUTHERAN CHURCH in Wisconsin Dells, with the Rev. William Grimm officiating. Visitation will be held at the PICHA FUNERAL HOME in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, Jan. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Newport Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Phillip was born Oct. 19, 1939, in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., the son of Robert and Fern (Hammon) Anderson. He married Margery Roney on Sept. 19, 1959, in Wisconsin Dells. Phillip worked hard his entire life in downtown Wisconsin Dells, managing several retail stores and owning a retail business/storefront, formally known as Holiday House Gifts and Gallery. He will be remembered by his many employees as a boss who had a great sense of humor and made working for him an enjoyable working experience. Phil had many hobbies and was always busy. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, woodworking, coin collecting, fishing, spending time with family and traveling with his wife. He took pride in sharing his knowledge of these many skills and hobbies with his children and grandchildren. He loved living on the lake, feeding his birds and welcoming his family and friends to enjoy the lake with him.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Margery; son, Robert (Laurie); daughters, Lisa (Steven) Holzem and Heidi (Matthew) Jagoe; grandchildren, Daniel (Stephanie) Holzem, Christopher (Tayler) Holzem, Alec Anderson, Allison Anderson, Abigail Jagoe, and Michael Jagoe; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Stassi, and Hadley; sister, Patricia (John) Morse; and sisters-in-law, Sandy Anderson and Mary Ellen Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fern Anderson; brothers, Leroy and Stan; sister, Ingrid; step-mother, Edith Anderson; and grandson, Andrew Anderson.

The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., assisted the family with arrangements. For online condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

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