THE CITY REBORN FROM THE ASHES OF AMERICA'S MOST DISASTROUS FOREST FIRE
Richard D. Anderson
Issue Date: June 2, 2022
Richard Duane Anderson, 66, of Peshtigo, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Rennes Health Center East after an eight-year struggle with strokes, heart attacks and progressive supra nuclear palsy. He fought hard to overcome all the health issues he faced.
Born June 10, 1955 son of the late Roy and Winifred (Espenosa) Anderson, he served in the United States Army from 1975 to1977 and was honorably discharged on St. Patrick's Day. On June 5,1999 he married his true friend and love of his life Lois (Drees-Emmes).
They enjoyed riding their Harley's and "fun times on the pontoon" on the Peshtigo River. Richard was a great fisherman and caught many trophy fish. Richard was proud to be a member of the Boilermakers Local 107 for 34 years. He serviced nuclear & fossil fuel power plants.
He is survived by his wife, Lois of 22 years; his daughter, Heather (Craig) Kruse; granddaughters, Olivia & Lila Kruse; Samantha (fiancé Seth Court) Emmes, Allison (Matt) Hipke and Amanda (Lizzy); 1 great-grandson, Landyn; Step-sons, Travis (Brenda) Emmes, Tyler Emmes and Tory (Jessica) Emmes; a sister, Avis (Kray) Gannigan. Also survived by 3 children from a previous marriage, Kristen, Richie and Taylor.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Selina.
Visitation was held Wednesday, June 1 at Peshtigo Methodist Church in Peshtigo from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m.
Burial with Military Honors were be in Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo. Berth & Rosenthal Funeral Home of Peshtigo assisted the family.