The Anderson Family,

We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Ken.  Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences.  You all will be in our daily thoughts and prayers.  Please let us know if we can help out with anything at all.  We are here for all of you.  Ken was a very good guy and he will be missed.

God Bless,

Bobby & Shelly Pilon
Eldridge, IA


Like all of us, I was shocked and saddened by Kenny's and Mark's untimely passing last week.  When my family and I moved to Bellevue in the fall of 1996, both Kenny and Mark made it a point to make us feel welcome and included both at school and in the community.  
Ken was a true friend to all and a true teaching coach that focused on life skills and how to treat each other, instead of grades, wins, and losses.  His passion for life will live on through all that he had contact with.
It's appropriate to mourn and to offer condolences, but it's also right that we rejoice that such men lived. 

I remember having him as a Middle school and High school teacher I enjoyed his film history classes I enjoyed having him as a bowling coach he help me with bowling Mr. Anderson liked the movies I liked I would always talk about movies with him when I see him in the hallways I told him how I liked this movie called  Casablanca  I remember on my last day of high school I asked him my favorite memory of me he said in bowling I would say how I got nervous when he watch me bowl Another memory I have is on my first day of 6th grade he would say no  puking  In my room Rip Mr Anderson May god rest your soul

Kenny was a good hearted person that made a positive impact with anyone he encountered.  Sad to see that he is gone, May your soul shine forever and your body rest in peace Kenny Ho!! 
 Camanche High School Class of 1980

Kenny was a great friend, colleague and educator. He was a positive presence in our school and community for thirty three years. The impact he had on the students of Bellevue schools over those years was far reaching. I will always remember Kenny as a common sense and humorous teacher who I could go to for insight, a good laugh or both! He truly cared for our students, our staff and the Bellevue community.  My own children really enjoyed his classes and they would not be alone in that sentiment! He was well liked, respected and appreciated as a teacher and coach. In education you meet some great people, Kenny Anderson ranks near the top of my list! I will cherish the times we spent together in school and out. Rest In Peace my friend. 

Ken was a great coach and an incredible human being.  I know he earned the respect of his students, players, and colleagues.  I would hope that everyone else in the community also respected the terrific job he did, both in the classroom and on the athletic field.    He certainly earned my respect and I value the friendship we shared.  

Unfortunately, I’ve only known Coach the last 4 or 5 years but it felt like I knew him all my life, a Camanche guy and me  Goose Lake  guy we knew all the same people.  We could talk for hours about Clinton and Jackson county legends. , I’ve called him Coach since I’ve known him I didn’t really know Him by any other name. Embarrassingly, I ran into Coach In Eldridge a couple of months back and had to introduce him to a friend of mine and I couldn’t remember his first name, He just chuckled, just call me Coach which I always did. Every single time I’d see him at 11 th street with John he’d  say where the hell have you been tonight Determan, followed by  hey bartender get Determan a drink on my tab.   My guess he didn’t know my first name either!! What a cool, funny dude I am going to really miss hanging with KenO at 11th.  My thoughts and prayers go out  to all ‘Coaches’ good friends, especially John and his family. 

Mr. Ken Anderson remains in my memory decades after I graduated from high school. I had him for both middle school and high school classes. He was affable, easy to talk to, and friendly. Some 20 years later, I still keep in a memory box a journal he had the class write during senior year in which he wrote thoughtful, caring comments after reading our entries. What I liked about him most, I think, is he had such wonderful camaraderie with the student athletes, but was equally caring, interested, and connected to students who were not athletes. His classes were interesting, engaging, filled with humor, and something a lot of students looked forward to. He still strikes me all these years later as a kind, sensitive man and excellent educator who was truly interested in developing and supporting young minds. I am so sad to hear that he passed away, and I wanted to write down these memories in hopes they provide some comfort to his family and friends. He definitely was a special teacher. May he rest eternally in peace.

Most of my time with “Coach” was either in a huddle, football practice or under the Friday night lights. We all respected him and what he had to say.  A Comet Legend, he will be missed by all. 

My wife Kay & I are saddened beyond words like so many others in Bellevue at Ken's passing.  He came to Bellevue HS in 1986 as a teacher, asst. fb & boy's basketball coach.  He eventually became head boy's basketball coach, and remained my assistant in fb for 25 years.  He was in charge of the defense & did a great job.  I remember being jealous because on bus trips to away games he could fall soundly asleep while I stirred & stressed up front trying to keep my blood pressure under control.  When he became our head boy's basketball coach he sat in the "hottest seat in town," for 17 years & never let the temperature rise above normal.  His great career included: the magical season of 1991 leading our team to the state tournament, an undefeated regular season in 2001, unbelievably never getting a technical foul in 17 seasons. Ken & his players were a big reason our school won 10 or more conference sportsmanship awards.  His sense of humor & dry wit were legendary.  One of the things I missed most when I retired was being able to steal away for a few moments & join Ken, Dave Wright, & Mark Ruden in Ken's room before school or during lunch.  We were all big Seinfeld fans, & there was usually reference to a scene or episode.  Ken could quote & imitate the mannerisms of the character George to perfection.  I was so lucky to know & work with this man.  Yada, yada Ken.

Kenny, I'm sorry I lost track of you over the years. You were always there when we were kids. I tried several times to get in touch with you.  I'm glad you introduced me to the Bears and Cubs.  I'm grateful you got to see them both win like I did! I thought about you when they both won. Thank you for being more of an older brother than just a cousin.  I love ya, cuz! Rest in eternal peace.

Kenny was a wonderful friend to our family.  A specific memory I have is of him stepping up and leading a crew of guys who helped us move when my husband had jury duty the day of the move.  He would do anything for a friend.  We will miss him.

Kenny was always a great friend and neighbor growing up, I always remember the many backyard football, baseball, and basketball games with all the local country boys when we were kids. From what I am hearing he was also a great man, coach, and educator. RIP Kenny...

Ken was a great classmate and fun to be around growing up. Ken will be missed very much by all of us. RIP Ken. Camanche Class of 1980.

Mr. Anderson was an amazing teacher and person. I remember always watching Man Vs Food in his classes in middle school, and we always had a lot of fun. He was stricter than some teachers but you could tell he really cared about his students. He was always there for a laugh or a tootsie pop, and his confidence in my abilities helped me to make it through middle school. 

All three of my boys had Kenny during their MS/HS  years and they all loved him.  They would comment on how even during their "free blocks" they would stop and visit with him.  When I visited with him for their teacher conferences we would laugh at how they would come and chat with him about anything going on in the world at that time.  He would listen to them, chat with them and inspire them. He was so loved and has left us with many wonderful memories.  So sorry for your loss, please know he has touched and inspired many lives.  Rest in peace with the angels Kenny. ❤

So very sorry to hear of Kens passing. I Had Kenny as a coach for Football in the late 1990's, and also as a teacher thru high school, he was a man who was dedicated to his craft and took pride in his work with young adults. So sad and gone to soon! He will be missed by the entire community and anyone that knew him or ever spent time with him. Godspeed Coach.

What can I say Mr. Anderson was just an unbelievable human being. He didn’t care who you were he cared. He cared about you outside of his class and how he can help you in any subject, school or outside of school. He had awesome review games with suckers for the winners. He would go get pops out of the teachers lounge for you. He was funny, he was smart, and caring. He was one of my favorite teachers and I will never forget him. May he Rest In Peace. 😔

Mr. Anderson was one of my favorite teachers. He was a strict teacher but was very caring. He was such a fun teacher and broke up the monotony of the school day. He will be missed.

Kenny was one of a kind. He taught all 3 of my children and my 3rd one will be a JR. this year so she would have had Mr. "A"❤ for her teacher. Always had that Diet Mt. Dew with him. Great sense of humor and a smile that never stopped and his laugh!! He was one of the most friendliest teachers to sit down and talk to face to face during conferences or anywhere if you needed to speak to him. He'd take the time out of his day to assist you. There are NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPLAIN this kind hearted, caring man that taught at BHS for 33 years.. OUTSTANDING COACH!! 😇💔😥💔  Cindy Payne

I always remember him giving tootsie pops to students and him always drinking diet Mountain Dew. He was so sweet even though he tried to hide it. He was the best teacher anyone ever had and I signed up to take his classes this year just to be with a fun teacher like him. 

He was one of the most csring teachers. He helped and motivated me to keep going without stopping. During football he show us love and respect. He will be deeply miss by many. 🌹💙

Always had a good time with Kenny at Okoboji. An awesome guy and he will be missed. Our sincere sympathies to his family. 

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Kenneth O. Anderson Jr.

31 mars 1962 – 22 juillet 2019

Weerts Funeral Home

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