John Edwin Anderson, 89, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away on January 17, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1931 in Rockford, IL. John graduated from Rockford East High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. John married Agnes Saieva on August 13, 1955, and she preceded him in death. He worked in sales for the majority of his career until he became a partner with Oxford Pest Control. John married his second wife, Mary on April 2, 2002. After John retired, he enjoyed working as a ranger at Macktown Golf Course. In his spare time, John loved playing golf, fishing and was an avid reader.
John is loved and missed by his children, Cindi (John) Baumgartner, Alan Anderson and Roger (Penny) Anderson; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both of his wives, Agnes and Mary and his 2 sisters.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 9am to 11am at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). Inurnment and Military Honors to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.