David “Dave”?Dean Anderson passed away at the age of 83 on May 27, 2018.

David “Dave” Dean Anderson, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Mr. Anderson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many. He was also a proud veteran who served his country in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Afterward, he spent the majority of his career as a sales manager in the Caterpillar heavy equipment industry for Carter Machinery and Thompson Machinery. He had a love and passion for the business and was very engaged with his customers and coworkers and became a dear friend to all in the business. He loved spending time outdoors with family and friends going hunting and fishing and playing golf.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 51 years Donna Anderson; two sons and daughters in law, Dean and Kathy Anderson and Darin and Anita Anderson; grandchildren Ashley Calcaterra, Cory Anderson, Jaxen and Hunter Anderson; great-grandchildren Anthony and Lucas Calcaterra; sister and brother in law Elsie and Jim Anderson; and so many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Alvilda Anderson; his brother Harry Anderson and his grandson in law Joe Calcaterra.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice in Mr. Anderson's name.

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