William "Bill" Anderson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William "Bill" Anderson MOUNT PLEASANT- William "Bill" Anderson, 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, August 13, 2021, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Racine on June 12, 1949 to Ezra and Rosalia (nee:Burss) Anderson. He was united in marriage to Elena Matagrano on February 22, 1969, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Racine. Bill was a graduate of Washington Park High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management and History and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Vietnam War. Bill was employed by Sentry Foods, Lincoln Lutheran, Jewel Osco, Kroger Foods, and retired from Piggly Wiggly. He was a member of New Omega Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed metal detecting, woodworking, going to the Casino, and traveling. He was very fond of shopping for the best deal. Above all else, Bill had his faithful love of God. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Elena; children, Erik (June) Anderson and Brian (Rebecca) Anderson; granddaughters, Jill and Pirada; brothers, Earl (Joyce) Anderson, John (Barbara) Anderson, Don (Marj) Anderson, and Tom (Pirkie) Anderson; sisters, Vanna (George) Shields and Grace Kroepfl; sister-in-law, Kathy Anderson; canine companion, Ricky and longtime friend, Sal. Bill is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by brother, Dave; sister, Esther (Gale) Keown; brother-in-law, Jim Kroepfl; sister-in-law, Joanne Anderson and infant sister, Ruthanne. Funeral services will be held at New Omega Baptist Church on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Fred L. Richmond Sr. officiating. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Bill will be laid to rest at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 9 a.m. The family would like to give a special thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially Kyla, for all their compassion and care.

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William "Bill" Anderson

June 12, 1949 - August 13, 2021