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James K. "Jim" Anderson

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James K. "Jim" Anderson obituary, 1947-2022, DeForest, WI

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1947

DIED

2022

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James Anderson Obituary

James K. "Jim" Anderson

Jan. 8, 1947 - Sep. 19, 2022

DEFOREST – James K. "Jim" Anderson, age 75, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home in DeForest. He was born on January 8, 1947, in Madison, WI, the son of Carl and Ruth (Karow) Anderson. After high school, Jim served the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from ETC. Jim enjoyed hunting, listening to music, old cars, the Packers, NASCAR, and westerns.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ronda; children: Scott Anderson, Jason (Claudine) Anderson, Ruth Anderson, Brian (Jessica) Wagner, Christina (Doug) Anderson, Amanda (Ryan) Radloff, and James Anderson II; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Ruth Anderson; his late wife, Margaret "Peggy"; son, Daniel; siblings, Ruth (Buzz) Camren, Norma (Gerry) Nelson, Lois (Ted) Warren, Bob Anderson, and Harold (Nancy) Anderson.

A Visitation will be held from 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A Time of Remembrance will take place at 12:00p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Windsor Cemetery. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

WindsoreForest Chapel

6924 Lake Road

608-846-4250

Published by Madison.com on Sep. 22, 2022.

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