Vernon T. Anderson

Vernon T. Anderson 84, of Felch, passed away, February 22, 2016 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI with his family by his side. Vernon was born on March 12, 1931 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Theodore and Esther (Blomquist) Anderson. He has been a resident of this area for most of his life and was a 1949 graduate of Felch High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war. Vernon was stationed in Germany from 1952-54 with the Army's Artillery Division. Following his honorable discharge from the army, he married Janice Backlund on September 11, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church in Felch. Vernon worked in Chicago for Pirot Construction and Gust Newberg Construction. He and Janice moved back to Foster City in 1957. Vernon began working for the M.A. Hanna Mining Company until they closed in 1981. He then worked for J.J. Security and drove school bus for North Dickinson Schools for thirteen years, retiring in 1996. Vernon was active in his church and the community. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He was active with the Felch-Breen Veterans of Foreign Wars. Vernon also served on the North Dickinson School Board and the Dickinson County Fair Board. He was a Little League baseball coach for several years. Vernon enjoyed hobby farming and hunting. He especially enjoyed attending his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events. Vernon owned one of the few remaining WWII Military Gliders. He donated the glider to the Menominee Range Historical Society and over the course of several years it was completely restored and is on display at the World War II Glider and Military Museum in Iron Mountain. Vernon is survived by his loving wife Janice; his five children, Mark (Tina) Anderson of Felch, Paula (David) Maraccini of Merriman, Mary (Bill) Lucas of Hardwood, John Anderson of Hardwood and Brian (Kristy) Anderson of Felch; twelve grandchildren, Amy (Chad) Hord, Steve (Fawn) Anderson, David (Nicole) Anderson, James (Tracy) Anderson, Krista (Kevin) Jayne, Brandon Lucas, Matt Anderson, Haley and Brogan Anderson, Cole, Craig and Elliot Maraccini; great grandchildren, Ashton, Aiden, Mason, Aspen, Paxton, Avery, Jack, Kailey and Khloe. He is also survived by his sister Norma Anderson of Felch and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, from 10:00-12:00 noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church on Friday Reverend Lee Liverance will officiate. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. Vernon's grandson's will serve as pallbearers In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Vernon Anderson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Vernon T. Anderson

March 12, 1931 - February 22, 2016