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Dennis Anderson Obituary
Dennis R. Anderson, age 66, of Kaukauna died at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Tuesday September 29, 2015. He was born on July 8, 1949 in Fergus Falls, MN to Roger and Shirley (Curtis) Anderson. He married Mary (Carlson) on June 28, 1966. Dennis owned Ditch Witch of Northern Wisconsin in Kaukauna, from January, 1976 until October, 1996. He later was owner and operator of Fox Utility Service in Kaukauna, WI. Dennis loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and his deer camp in Pembine. He was also well known to cheat at cards at deer camp.
Dennis is survived by his wife Mary of 49 years and their children: son Blaine(Michelle) Anderson and their two sons Grant and Jack of Baxter, MN; daughter Rebecca (James) Dahlen and their children Andrew Christofil, Curtis, Carl and Lydia Dahlen of Kimberly WI; mother Shirley Anderson and mother-in-law Gladys Carlson, both residing in Fergus Falls, MN; brothers: Gary (Connie) of Battle Lake MN, David (Kate) Anderson of Holdingford, MN and Mark (Cindee) Anderson of Aitken, MN; sister: Nancy (John) Woolf of Little Chute, WI; brothers-in-law: Richard (Nancy) Carlson of Cushing, MN, Gary Carlson of Sequim, WA and Kevin (Chris) Carlson of Ceder, MN ; and sisters-in-law: Deborah (Bruce) Wilen of Bloomington, MN and Jill (Rodney) Hagen of Pelican Rapids, MN. He is further survived by many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Dennis is preceded in death by his father Roger Anderson; and father-in-law Norman Carlson.
A family service will be held at a later date in Fergus Falls, MN. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave and Cheryl Weyers
February 1, 2016
Mary, Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. This is late, but we weren't aware of his passing at that time. We often reminisce of the great times we had with you and the Ditch Witch group. You were always so good to us. Would love to see you. God's peace to you and the family.
Mark Kern
October 20, 2015
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I still think of the crazy, wonderful times we shared back in the "good old days". Please know that you, Becky, Blaine and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and Blessings
Jerry @ Carol Ederer
October 6, 2015
Mary and Family, our deepest sympathy to all your family on Dennis's passing . We remember Dennis from our days at Badger Quik Stop.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Rames
October 5, 2015
Dear Mary and Anderson Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Denny was a special guy and I really enjoyed the years I was your factory rep. The thoughts and prayers of all of the Ditch Witch family are with you all during your time of grief.
October 3, 2015
Oh Mary and family. We are so sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. Remembering many good times together. He is at peace now. God Bless you! Barb & Wally Potaczek
October 3, 2015
Thinking of you Mary and your family, so surprised to just read about Dennis. Our prayers are with you. Judy and Jack Coenen
Kim Gruendemann
October 3, 2015
Mary, Becky and Blaine, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave & Mary Brooks
October 3, 2015
MARY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DENNIS WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.
October 3, 2015
Mary, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. We had some good times together. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Gary & Karen Tetzlaff
Mark Stock
October 2, 2015
Thoughts and prayers and peace.
Mark and Judy Stock
Jim & Donna Kielgas
October 2, 2015
Mary, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you & your family. Hugs.
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