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David Anderson Obituary

David Anderson, sales engineer, local swim team grill cook, professional moving service for his daughters, bike ride connoisseur, amazing husband, and incredible father died suddenly October 21, 2021 at age 58 from a major cardiac incident. While studying electrical engineering at the University of Illinois, Dave met the love of his life Janet Cotter (soon to be Anderson) on a blind date. They married right out of college and that is when Dave started his dream job - husband and father to the Anderson girls. Depending on the time of the year you could spot Dave in the morning swimming at either his childhood place of recreation Centennial Beach (summers), his neighborhood pool in Brookdale (Sundays), or with his dedicated swim crew at Marmion High School (year-round in the very early morning). He was always active and always had a smile on his face. He led his family on many adventures from a cross country road trip in an RV (pre internet and google maps), to snowboarding on the best "mountains" the Midwest has to offer, to boogie boarding on a lake. His daughters, Kelly Marie, Megan Emily, and Teresa Veronica could count on him for all the big and little things- figuring out travel after accidently purchasing a plane ticket to the incorrect city, driving to the high school parking lot to replace a tire after hitting a pothole in the morning, and flying the biggest gay pride flag in front of the house each June. While he is gone far too soon, and it is hard not to feel robbed of the infinite adventures, smiles, and love we know Dave should have had left in his life, we know he spent every day surrounded by the people he loved - his wife, his children, his siblings, and his friends. He was a man who always showed up and we know he will continue to be there for all the moments in the future - just not in the ways we planned. Dave's parents Bernard and Emma Anderson preceded him in death. Dave is one of 10 children, he is survived by his sisters Cereise Bennett, Mary Grainey, Ann Schumacher, Teresa Anderson, and Peggy Perino, as well as his brothers Steve, Tim, and Dan Anderson. His brother Michael preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association. Visitation will be Friday, October 29th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street Naperville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 30th at 10:30 AM at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Interment is private with future inurnment at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tiskilwa, Illinois. For information please call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

Published by Naperville Sun on Oct. 27, 2021.
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Mary Grainey

November 13, 2021

I worked with Dave at Danfoss Drives. I remember his smiles and the cookies he would bring us to make our days better. My prayers are for him and his entire family.

Cathy Meyers

Work

November 1, 2021

All of our love to Janet and all of the family

Mike and Mary Grainey

October 29, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

October 28, 2021

What a loss. I remember Dave fondly from high school. Always thoughtful and Smiling.
Blessings, love and light to your whole family

Deb Smith

School

October 28, 2021

We remember Dave exactly as you describe him! We knew Dave when he and Janet and the girls lived in Palm Harbor many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Judy and Joe Corsmeier

Friend

October 27, 2021

Dave was a great guy. I knew him when working for Eaton. He was always willing to help. Prayers and condolences to his family.

Mark Myszka

Work

October 27, 2021

I worked with Dave in Oldsmar, FL back in his Westinghouse days. Smart, always positive and an absolute pleasure to work with. I would run into Dave at trade shows occasionally and always felt I had to do a better job of keeping up with this fine gentleman. God bless his family. I will say a Rosary for him tonight.

Mark Butterfield

October 27, 2021

Janet, daughters, and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy to all.

Julie & Doug Aman. Fairfield, IL

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October 26, 2021

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

Oct

30

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563

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