Karl Matthew Anderson

Karl Matthew Anderson, 63, of Quinnesec passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Seattle, WA, on Sept. 15, 1960, to the late William and Mavis (Holappa) Anderson. Karl was raised in Grass Lake, MI, with his siblings Leif, Norris, Jenny, and Soren, who preceded him in death. After high school, Karl attended Michigan Tech before moving to Oregon to work for his uncle Ivan at Roseburg Forest Products. While living in Oregon, Karl married and raised his two daughters, Olivia and Miranda, with an appreciation for The Beatles, Michigan football, and a good home-cooked meal. Karl’s daughters remember his love for oversized Christmas trees, hosting 4th of July BBQs and baking special cakes for birthdays. An avid gardener, Karl served as the Vice President of the Oregon Koi and Water Garden Society and built gardens at each of his homes throughout the years. After over 25 years in Oregon, Karl moved back to Grass Lake to help care for his aging parents and reconnected with high school classmate, Theresa (Gallas). The two found they shared a love for exploring the outdoors, gardening, and baking and were married on May 26, 2018. During the summers, son Nick and grandkids Brinley and Caleigh would frequently come to stay and were helpers in the garden and kitchen. Karl loved baking and could make every mouth water with the smell of his cardamom bread and saffron bread, so the two started a cottage bakery business, Heritage Bakes, to sell cookies and breads at farmers’ markets. After his parents passed, Karl and Theresa moved back to his historical family homestead in Quinnesec, MI, where he continued his love and talent for woodworking. A hobbyist furniture maker, Karl built tables, bookshelves, and keepsake boxes still used by family today. Karl loved road trips and spending time outdoors. He and Theresa traveled from Florida to Washington and countless destinations in between, leaving behind precious memories of gathering wild blueberries, rock hunting, and camping in the Porcupine Mountains. In 2022, Karl and Theresa drove out to Oregon and Colorado to visit all their children and grandchildren, creating memories for the family to cherish. Karl will be deeply missed by his wife, Theresa; 3 children, Miranda, Olivia and Nick; 6 grandchildren, Riley, Lillian, Annabelle, Emily, Caleigh and Brinley; and great-child, Russell; siblings, Norris, Debbie, Leif, Jenny, and Pat; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Steve and Dee Emmert's home, 3750 Burkhart Rd. off of Lee Rd. in Grass Lake, MI starting at 3:00 p.m. EST on June 29, 2024. We will be serving Karl's favorite foods. Water, Tea, and Lemonade will be provided. Your welcome to bring your own beverage, and lawn chair.

Karl Matthew Anderson

September 15, 1960 - February 21, 2024