Robert A. Anderson

South Beloit, IL

Loving & Devoted Father and Husband

Robert A. Anderson, 65, of Beloit, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Bob was born January 24, 1944 to the late Axel & Evelyn (Brecke) Anderson in Granite Falls, MN. He graduated from Granite Falls High School and attended Brookings College in South Dakota & Dunwoody College in MN. Bob served in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked as a Draftsman for Beloit Corp for 37 ½ years until his retirement in 2000. Bob married the former Barbara Perona on June 3, 1972 at Atonement Lutheran Church. Bob and Barb enjoyed traveling the United States together, especially on their Harley’s and Bob’s Trike. He was an active member and Past President of the Beloit Rifle Club. Bob enjoyed a round of golf and a good game of pool. Bob & Barb were proud winter Texans enjoying the warm weather of San Benito, TX. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anderson; two sons, Shane (partner, Mike Tuleja) Anderson and Todd (fiancé, Kim Davies) Anderson; five grandchildren, Drew, Alexis, Austin, Kiarra & McKenna. He is further survived by his mother in law, Bethel Perona, a sister in law, Joyce Anderson, a niece, Coryanne Hartman, two nephews, Lynn Anderson & Todd Anderson and well as his faithful companion, Ms. Harley D.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Anderson, his brother James Anderson and his parents.

Bob’s Funeral Service will be Noon on Saturday May 2, 2009 at ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 901 Harrison Avenue, Beloit with Rev. Tina Koenig-Ray officiating. Friends will be received on Saturday at Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The cortege will process to Floral Lawns Cemetery for interment following Bob’s service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Atonement Lutheran Church, Rock Co. Humane Society & the March of Dimes.