Genevieve "Midge" Anderson

October 19, 1921 - May 1, 2018

Genevieve “Midge”Anderson LaCrosse-Genevieve “Midge” (nee: Davis) Anderson, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse, WI. Genevieve was born and spent most of her life in Racine. She lived in North Bend, WI from 2009 to 2016 and in Holmen, WI from 2016 until her death. On October 19, 1921 Genevieve was born to Warren and Clara (DeFreez) Davis. Genevieve was united in marriage to 1st Lieutenant Russell C. Anderson on September 25, 1943 at Moody Field, Valdosta, GA, where both were serving in the US Army Air Corps. Genevieve spent most of her life as a devoted and dedicated housewife while volunteering at the local hospital and YMCA. She loved to golf, play cards, loved her family, her IPad and dessert. Genevieve will be dearly missed by her children. Candace (Victor) Shepard, Chester (Rebecca Masotti) Anderson, Linda Green. Grandchildren, Matthew (Alexa Lopez) Anderson, Kristen (Eric) Dall-Winther, Anderson (Elizabeth Whiteley) Shepard, Mindy (Mark) Poffenberger, Caitlin (Sam) Clausen, Carolyn (Erek) Wodele, and Kevin (Laura) Green. Great Grandchildren, Hunter Dall-Winther, Michael Dall-Winther, Ryan Dall-Winther, Jonah Lerberg, Isabel Lerberg, Natalie Lerberg, Noah Clausen, Autumn Anderson, Kenzie Poffenberger, Aurora Clausen, and Brinley Poffenberger. Genevieve was preceded in death by her beloved husband Russell “Bucky” Anderson, son-in-law Gary Green, mother, father, twin sister Gazena; brothers, Thomas and Warren, sisters Geraldine and Virginia. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. 6th Street, Monday, May7th, 2018 from 9:00 am until the time of the service at 10:00 am. She will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors following services. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Genevieve’s life. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Genevieve in a special way may direct memorials to Holy Communion Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse for their compassionate care during this very difficult time.