George Eldred Anderson, age 77, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his residence in Dresser, Wisconsin. George was born September 4, 1947 to Eldred and Mildred “Millie” (Burch) Anderson in Nye, Wisconsin.

He is survived by daughter Heather Anderson; grandchildren, Emily and Amber Eide; brothers, Randy (JoAnne), Rodney (Kathy), and Dean (Dianna); sisters, Darlene (Allen) Moe, Sherri Anderson, and Deborah (Mark) Nelson; uncles Arland Anderson, Art (Charlene) Burch ; aunts, Bee Anderson, and Kay Burch; friend Le Ann Wellbrock; lots of nieces and nephews, other extended family and friends.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Eldred and Millie; brother, Rick Anderson; and nephew, Tyson Anderson.

George was 11 years old when his parents moved to a farm in Wisconsin, just out of Nye. His first job was being a farmer. He loved singing to the cows when milking. He went to school in Osceola and graduated in 1965. After graduation, he worked around the area at different jobs. He later moved to St. Paul, Minnesota where he worked at Pierson’s Candy, Snyder’s Drugs, and Northwest Airlines as a baggage handler. He retired from Northwest Airlines in 2008 after 24 years.

While working in his early 20’s, George’s greatest love was given to him, his first set of Golden Gloves. In 1974, he went on to be a professional boxer. He was rated 8th in the United States and inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.

George spent the most recent years of his life playing golf, watching football and always rooting for the Packers, and spending time with his family and friends, and his beloved dog, Haley.

Funeral services for George will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Dresser, Wisconsin. Visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery.

Last Update: Nov 18, 2024 10:39 am CST