Edward Anderson,
age 93 of Chesterton, passed away on January 9, 2015.
He was born on
March 1, 1921 in Chicago, Ill. to Herbert Oscar and Hilda Wetzel-Anderson,
both of whom preceded him in death.
Edward is survived
by his wife of sixty-three years, Margaret Hojcus-Anderson who survives in
Chesterton. Also surviving are his children: Judith (Charles) Stewart of
Valparaiso, Edward Anderson of Chesterton, and Bill Anderson of Chesterton,
as well as his grandson, Charles (Mary Ann) Stewart of Chicago.
He was also
preceded in death by his sister, Carol McNeill.
Ed’s family owned
Anderson’s Meat Market in Chesterton for many years after moving to
Chesterton from Chicago. He was a graduate of Chesterton High School and was
also an Indiana University graduate. He proudly served his country as a WWII
veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart. Ed worked as a Prudential Insurance
Agent for many years. He was a member of St. John’s United Church in
Chesterton, was a member of Disabled American Veterans and was a Chesterton
Cemetery board member for many years.
Private family
services will be held at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd St.,
Chesterton.