Thomas Keith Anderson

Thomas K. Anderson, 72, of Willmar, died Monday, December 2nd at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. His memorial service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 7th at Willmar Bible Church. Burial will be at Svea Lutheran Cemetery in Svea. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar, www.hafh.org 

Thomas Keith Anderson was born May 14, 1952, in Minneapolis, the son of Willard and Eleanor (Adamson) Anderson. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School with the Class of 1970.  Following high school Tom attended Bethel College for one year before joining the US Navy, where he served for four years.  He served off the coast of Vietnam and other locations in the Pacific.  He moved to San Diego following his honorable discharge, where he lived for 45 years.  He worked for Vitrek as an electronics technician and loved his job.  Tom returned to Minnesota in 2020 to be near family.  On October 23, 2021, Tom was united in marriage to Judy Hanson at Willmar Bible Church.  Following their marriage they lived in Willmar.

Tom was in barbershop for over 40 years and he was the director of a barbershop group for 17 years. Since moving to Willmar he sang with the West Central Connection and now the West Central Singers.  Tom’s faith in the Lord was incredibly important to him. He was very involved in Willmar Bible Church upon moving to Willmar. Tom enjoyed singing, fixing electronics such as TV’s and computers, traveling, and being on his computer where he kept current with world events and politics. He loved animals, especially his dog, Lucky, and always looked forward to spending time with his step-kids and step-granddaughters.  

Surviving are his wife, Judy; step-daughter, Tracy (Jeff) Conklin of Buffalo and step-granddaughters, Kaelynn and Emmy Conklin.  Also surviving are his brother, Bruce Anderson of Austin, TX; sister, Val (Randy) Chellin of Litchfield; nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Anderson and parents.

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