William Kirby Anderson Jr.

William Kirby Anderson Jr. obituary, Naperville, IL

William Kirby Anderson Jr.

William Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Jul. 1, 2025.

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William "Bill" Kirby Anderson, Jr., aged 88, of Naperville, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Edward Hospital. Bill was born on April 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL.
Bill is survived by his wife Judith (nee Briedy) Anderson of Naperville; His beloved sons Mark Anderson of Ottawa, IL and Jason Anderson of Naperville, IL; caring grandchildren Alexa Anderson-Hay and Kyle Anderson.
Bill grew up in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Calumet High School, class of 1955. Bill served in the Army National Guard, earning the rank of Specialist First Class. Bill studied at Bradley University for three years. He married the love of his life Judi in 1960. Bill worked as a sales representative at Dreisilker Electric Motors until his retirement at the age of 65.
Bill was a member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, the St Germain Wisconsin Snowmobile Club and the St. Germain UTV Club. He enjoyed playing golf, snowmobiling, boating and fishing. Most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 in Naperville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill's honor may be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home 44 S. Mill Street Naperville, IL 60540.
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