Howard L. Anderson

Howard L. Anderson RACINE-Howard L. Anderson, 92, is “….absent from the body and present with the Lord”. He died peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital on Friday, December 23, 2011. Howard was born in Providence, RI on February 4, 1919 to Henry E. and Lydia Erickson Anderson. He and Muriel I. Grote were united in marriage on May 11, 1940 in Flushing, NY. Their married life was devoted to serving the Lord, serving their family, serving others and displaying the love of Jesus Christ in all they did. Though born in Providence, RI, as a baby, his parents moved to Flushing, NY where he was raised and completed his schooling. He attended Pace College and George Washington University completing a three year accounting certificate. Having made a decision for Christ at the age of 11, he began attending the Presbyterian Church in Murray Hill. His life was spiritually influenced through the church youth ministry and time at Pinebrook Bible Conference summer camps. It was at Pinebrook camp, in 1937, where he met Muriel. In 1936 Howard joined the Kay Kamen, Ltd. Publishing Company, which was taken over by Western Publishing Co. two years later. This began a 44 year career with Western, starting as the supervisor of the subscription department in Poughkeepsie, NY and ending with his retirement in 1982 as CFO / Executive VP in Racine, WI. He was privileged to have served in the United States Navy CB’s during World War II. Howard was an active member of Racine Bible Church, serving as advisors to the high school youth, teacher of the college and career group, elder, missionary chairman, board chairman, church administrator and treasurer. Through his involvement in Racine Bible Church, their friends there were a great blessing to Howard and Muriel over the years. Howard served the Racine Community Foundation as both Treasurer and President. Together he and Muriel enjoyed tennis, golf and traveling in addition to spending time with their families and friends. Throughout his life, he often expressed how God abundantly blessed, guided and directed him along his life’s journey (Psalm 32:8). He knew that God would never leave nor forsake him (Hebrews 13:5). Beyond His salvation through Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gifts to him were his wonderful and loving wife and family. Howard is survived by his two sons: Richard Anderson of FL and John (Judy) Anderson of WI; five grandchildren: David Anderson of NE, Cheri Anderson of TN, Kristin Anderson of IN, Mark (Triona) Anderson of WA and Paul (Annjanette) Anderson of WI; and six great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Helen Jeuck of FL and other relatives and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel in 1995 and brother, Robert Anderson. A funeral service will be held at Racine Bible Church on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Spencer DeBurgh officiating. Entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park on January 4, 2012 with a family service. There will be time for friends to meet with the family from 3:00 p.m. until the service and at a reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Racine Bible Church Missions Fund, 12505 Spring Street, Sturtevant, WI 53177 or The Racine Community Foundation, 245 Main St. #L-2, Racine, WI 53403. The family expresses their warm thanks and gratitude to the staffs at Home Harbor Assisted Living, Lincoln Village and Wheaton Franciscan Hospital for the loving and compassionate care given to Dad.

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Howard L. Anderson

February 4, 1919 - December 23, 2011