Howard S. Anderson

Howard S. Anderson, 83, of Onalaska, WI, died peacefully at his home on December 17, 2015. He was surrounded by his family and entered into eternal life in the loving arms of his Lord. He was born June 3, 1932 on Fish Creek Ridge to Herbert and Stella (Torkelson) Anderson. He married Mary Etta Byom on September 11, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in LaCrosse. Together they owned and operated the Coulee Wash Basket Laundromat for over 20 years. Howard was also a foreman at Trane Co. for 32 years, retiring in 2001. Spending time with family was Howard’s greatest love.
In addition to his loving wife Mary Etta, of 61 years, he is survived by his children; Diane (Jim) Shuda of Onalaska, Paul (Eva) Anderson of Arcadia, WI, Scott (Trisha) Anderson of Bonduel, WI, Dan (Tiffany) Anderson of New Lisbon, WI, twelve grandchildren; Greg, Stephanie, Emily, Isaiah, Annika, Maria, Cole, Carli, Gage, Garrett, Greta, Lena; one great grandson Harrison; one sister Arlene Johnson of Mondovi, WI, one brother George (Jill) Klody of Middleton, WI, and five step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father Mitch Klody and his twin brother Hayward.
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska. Pastor Jason Stanton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Onalaska Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church.