Gary Anderson, 69

Gary Lee Anderson, age 69, of Hudson, Wis., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on the evening of March 1 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Gary was born on Sept. 13, 1943, in Galesville, Wis., the child of Ernest and Irene (Kube) Anderson. He was a Vietnam veteran and spent most of his life on the road as a truck driver until he had to retire due to health reasons.

He is survived by his best friend, Carol Sukowatey and her family; brothers, Edward (Merna) Anderson and Allan (Linda) Anderson; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Amanda) Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Christina (Brian) Aspenson, Kayla (Jon) Gilson, and their families; all who meant so much to him through the last journey of his life. He is further survived by his two children, Lamar and Kim; stepchildren; and other family and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents and special stepson Michael.

A visitation for Gary will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson, with a service starting at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home - Hudson, 715-386-3725, www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com.

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