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POMEROY — John Alfred Anderson, 70, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on May 14, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1947, son of the late William Herbert Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Elberfeld Anderson Morris.
He was a 1965 graduate of Pomeroy High School and he attended The Ohio State University before earning his Associate degree in electrical engineering from the Ohio Institute of Technology. He was a United States Navy veteran serving tours in both Vietnam and Cuba. John retired after serving many years as Village Administrator in Pomeroy and was manager of Elberfeld's family store from 1975 to 1987.
An accomplished musician, John was a life long student of music, starting piano lessons at age five and continuing the practice of his craft until just days before his death. John served as organist at St. Paul Lutheran and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches in Pomeroy. He was also a member of the Kanawha Kordsmen barbershop chorus in Charleston, West Virginia.
John was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Elizabeth Hewetson Anderson; three children, John H. (Gretchen) Anderson of Pomeroy, Brad Anderson of Logan, Ohio, and Lauren (Chad) Hanson of Vincent, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jordan, Noah, Elizabeth, Laila, Estelle and Thomas Anderson and Viggo Hanson; brothers, Jim (Becky) Anderson of Racine, Don (Bernadette) Anderson of Pomeroy and George V. Morris of Florida; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Anderson; sister, Rosemary Neutzling and an infant sister; stepfather, George Morris.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Father Mark Moore officiating at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery where military honors will be presented by the American Legion. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.
A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of John may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Anne Meinen-Albrecq
June 2, 2017
Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time Joan. You are in our prayers!
May 18, 2017
So sorry Joan
Sonny Decker Carolyn
May 18, 2017
So sorry Joan
May 18, 2017
Joanie and family
I was sad to hear of John's passing. So enjoyed hearing him play the organ. Know you are in our prayers.
God be with you
Fred and Alice Sisson
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Steve and Pam Riffle
May 17, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Sure missed the big guy's hugs after my retirement. We love you Joanie.
May 16, 2017
I have very fond memories of working with John on Village Council. He will be missed. Bruce Reed
Linda Mayer. Class of 1965 PHS
May 15, 2017
John will be truly missed. I will never forget his help to me in all the variety shows at good ole Pomeroy High. He would practice with me, he playing the piano and me singing, till I got it right!
Joan, they needed a perfect pianist and organist in heaven. They claimed the best!
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