- Betty L. Anderson, age 77, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1931, in Hollandtown, daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Moschel) Eichhorst. She married Vernon Anderson June 9, 1948, in Chicago, sharing 41 years together before his death May 6, 1990. Betty worked for Kimberly-Clark as a scheduler until her retirement in 1990.
Betty was a member of Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church and was active in the Ladies Aid for many years. Betty enjoyed life, especially camping, fishing in Canada, attending country music festivals, polka dancing and playing cards with family and friends.
Betty is survived by her children: Linda (Don) Gilbertson, Collins; Dallas Anderson, Redgranite; Diane Anderson, Appleton; Judy (Mike) Olm, Kimberly; Chuck Anderson, Kimberly; Paul Anderson, Appleton; Mike (Barb) Anderson, Appleton; Jeffrey (Lisa) Anderson, Oshkosh; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: LeRoy Eichhorst, Sussex; Donald (Pat) Eichhorst, Reedsville; a sister: Carole Siebert, Reeds-ville; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Eichhorst, Manitowoc and Jean Anderson, Brillion and special friends: Willard and Eva Paul, Dunbar.
She was preceded in death by a son, Vernon Anderson Jr.; three brothers: Lyle, Allen and Fredrick; daughter-in-law: Shirley Anderson; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Eva (Schisel) Anderson; two brothers-in-law: Elroy Siebert and Donald Anderson; two sisters-in-law Shirley Eichhorst and Mildred Eichhorst.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2008, at Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church, 136 W. Seymour St., Appleton, with Rev. Dennis Belter officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to express their thanks to Rev. Dennis Belter, Rev. Donald Ninmer and Mr. Peter Wolfgramm of Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church and the nursing staff of Affinity Hospice.
Brettschneider -Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St. Appleton
920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
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