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James "Jim" K. Anderson

January 08, 1947 - September 19, 2022

Obituary For James "Jim" K. Anderson

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 9 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 10am until 12pm on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A Time of Remembrance will take place at 12pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Windsor Cemetery. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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23 Sep

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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23 Sep

Time of Remembrance

12:00 PM

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09/24/2022

Wendy Dieckow

I'm so Sorry for your loss Ronda and family. May you all have many happy memories to pull from through your sadness. You all now have another Guardian Angel looking out for you all!
09/23/2022

Cathy Rogers

Our deepest prayers and sympathies to Ronda and his family Your neighbors The family of Robert Rogers
09/21/2022

Ross

Condolences to Ronda and family. Always was a hoot talking with Jim at work or out. Loved his humor and hearing his stories. Ross H
09/21/2022

Kari

Ronda and family-So very sorry to hear of Jims passing. May all your happy memories help get you through this difficult time. Kari Lloyd
09/20/2022

Rebecca Lingenfelter

You will be missed.
09/20/2022

Jamie Carpenter

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The Patriot Flower Basket Arrangement was sent for James "Jim" K. Anderson - September 20, 2022
Jessica Dykstra sent America the Beautiful for James "Jim" K. Anderson - September 20, 2022

Thinking of you all. <3 Love, Jessica Dykstra

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Tiffany Foster went out of her way to fulfill all my requests, talked me through problems I was facing, and tried to make me feel as comfortable as possible when I was a wreck, totally crushed, and I thank her with all of my heart for that.

James S. | July 2020

The professional manner of the staff made a difficult time a little easier.

Lynda R. | July 2020

Services provided for both parents were perfect, on time, and no issues. Brenda is awesome and strong!

Michael M. | July 2020

Skyler was absolutely amazing. She was so caring and helpful through this whole process. She even went above and beyond to meet with us in DeForest and even to make a stop at our home to drop off or pick up anything needed. While it was a small gesture, it was so helpful and greatly appreciated.

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