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Gary Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 5, 2025.

Gary Lee Anderson, 74, of Brighton, TN, passed away on June 27, 2025, of pancreatic cancer.

Gary was born in Rush City, MN and grew up in the Minneapolis area. He left home for York College in Nebraska where he met his future wife, Dottie Koiner. They were married 52 years and shared their love of camping, traveling and cruising seeing many beautiful places together. He continued his education at Harding University and the Bear Valley School of Preaching in Denver. He preached in many states helping small congregations. Later in life, he returned to college and completed his California Teaching Credential and worked for the Kern High School District teaching GED at the Lerdo Detention Facility in Bakersfield while continuing to preach.

He is survived by his wife, Dottie, daughter Amy (David), son Cory (Lisa), daughter Lisa (David), 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Fredolph and Caroline, brothers Charles, Glen and Harvey, and sister Shirley.

Memorial Service:

Saturday, July 12, at 1:00

Macon church of Christ

8545 Highway 193

Macon, TN 38060

Jude 3: "...Contend earnestly for the faith..."

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July 12, 2025

Kathy Krutzig posted to the memorial.

July 11, 2025

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July 9, 2025

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Kathy Krutzig

July 12, 2025

Dear Dottie, Amy, Cory, Lisa and your families,

My sincere condolences to all of you with the passing of your husband, father, grandfather.

Although Gary was my uncle he was only three years older than me so he was more like a brother. Growing up we lived by my grandparents (which was Gary's mom and dad) so we seen each other all the time. Going back and forth to each others homes just to hang out, celebrating birthdays, holidays with each other and usually every Sunday after church we had dinner together. We also went to church camp together. Gary, my sister and myself. So many fond memories.
When Gary sent off to college he met Dottie and I remember the first time I met her at my grandparents house. He was in Love!! And what a wonderful life they had together, living in different states, preaching God's word, traveling and spending time with their kids and grand kids, working side by side.

Gary will be missed by so many people who's lives he has touched. His faith has now become sight. He has finished the race, well!

May God comfort all of you today and all the days ahead.

Love from Minnesota, Kathy