Donald Anderson

DONALD ANDERSON

     Donald Ernest Anderson, 88, of Black River Falls passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 21, 1934, in Jackson County, WI, to Ernest and Gladys (Emerson) Anderson.  

     Don grew up on a farm in Spring Creek and later moved to a farm in Cloverdale in rural Black River Falls. Don attended rural/country school at Spring Creek and Disco. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1952.

     Don drove truck for JATCO for a few months after graduation, but then returned to the family farm and farmed with his father until his parents retired and moved to Black River Falls. He became a janitor at Forrest Street Elementary in Black River Falls. He was loved by everyone at the school – teachers, staff and especially the students. He was honored after 15 years of service to the school as “Employee of the Year.” Upon his retirement after 20 years of service, a courtyard at Forrest Street was dedicated to him. He loved being around the kids and they truly loved him.

     Don was active in volunteer work for Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and also helped with Project Christmas. He was a member of Little Norway Lutheran Church.

     He was an avid fisherman – both ice fishing and open water. He made several trips to Canada with friends and his brother.  

     Don is survived by brother Jim (Diane) Anderson and sister Karen (Bill) Foust of Black River Falls; Nieces Amy (Josh) Twitchell of Holmen, WI, and Gina (Phil) Von Ruden of Onalaska, WI; and nephews Chad (Cassie Gutting) Anderson of New Richmond, WI, and Ryan (Sherry) Foust of Trempealeau, WI. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews.

     Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Gladys Anderson.

     Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Little Norway Lutheran Church. Friends and family were invited to visitation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Torgerson’s Funeral Home, Black River Falls, WI, and one hour before services at the church on Monday.

     Memorials may be given to Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Little Norway Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.