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Joseph Glenn "Joe" Anderson
Sept. 6, 1944 - Oct. 23, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - Joseph Glenn "Joe" Anderson, 78, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:53 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Kibler Brady Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bloomington with Rev. Brian Hastings and Fr. Jeffrey Stirniman officiating.
Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Glendale Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project or the Sylvia Monti Anderson '66 Commissioned Coral Work Fund Honoring Delta Omicron at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Joe was born on September 6, 1944, in Pana, IL, to Joseph Marion and Mary Eileen Daugherty Anderson. He married Sylvia Monti on January 31, 1970, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, Sylvia Anderson of Bloomington; siblings: Margaret (David) Handyside of Watertown, WI, Cheryl (Joel) Miller of Clayton, MO, and Richard (Christine Tarant) Anderson of Dewey, IL. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bradley Earl Anderson.
Joe graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1967. He was employed with State Farm for over 40 years. During his career at State Farm he had positions in the departments of The Refector Publication, Convention and Travel, and Creative Services. He was a member at Lakeside Country Club and later at Crestwicke Country Club. Joe enjoyed reading, writing, golf, restoring cars, and traveling the world. He will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, and creativity. Joe was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Condolences and memories may be shared with his family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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Roger F Johnson
November 10, 2022
Sylvia, when I moved back to Bloomington in 2008 Joe was in the middle of the Jaguar E-Type restoration. Such a beautiful and artistic expression by his mind and hand. He mentored me on some of my restoration efforts and rescued me when overwhelmed through his calm and assured nature. I think of him whenever I drive by the McClun garage.
Peg Mann
November 2, 2022
Joe was the Director at work and I was a temp with a young son and I was hoping to get hired. He and several others in our dept asked me to stay for the unit Christmas get together. They made me feel part of their dept. I did get a job in their unit which I was so glad. I never forgot Joe's kindness. Prayers for his family and friends.
Rick and Cheryl King
October 29, 2022
Sylvia,
We will always remember Joe, with his quick wit and hearty laughter, a gentle man and a gentleman. Our prayers are with you, that you may stay strong in this time of profound loss. Rick and Cheryl King
Pat Pence
October 27, 2022
Sylvia, I am so sad that your Joe left you. You certainly were his beloved caretaker these last years. May angels lead him into Paradise!
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Tom Romano
October 27, 2022
Sylvia
So sorry to hear that Joe passed. He was a dear friend and I will miss talking with him
He bled State Farm red!
All our love - Tom & Margie
Char
October 27, 2022
Sylvia dear - My deepest sympathies. It´s been a long, difficult journey. No wife could have been more supportive. Joe is free. Be comforted. We will get together. -. Love, Char
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