Paul M. Anderson Obituary (1952

Paul M. Anderson, 67, of Joliet, IL passed away at 2:54 am on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Morris Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight on Thursday, October 3, 2019 with Father James Lennon officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the mass at church. Burial will follow mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. He was born March 28, 1952 in Morris, IL a son of Stanley and Marcella (VanDuyne) Anderson. Paul is survived by one son: Troy (Tracy) Anderson of Dwight, IL; two granddaughters: Taylor and Erin Anderson; his siblings: Gene (Janet) Anderson of Naples, FL, Evie (Galen) Fritz of Herscher, IL, Carol (Dale) Halpin of Gardner, IL; beloved companion- Peggy Vogen of Joliet, IL; his special cousins: Debbie Slick, Don (Kathy) Fisher; special friends and neighbors- Chris and Becky Cruver; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister: Diane Anderson Bruner; one nephew: Tom Anderson; and his beloved dog: Toots. Paul was educated in the Campus grade school graduating from Reddick High School. He was a sheet metal worker for Local 265, in Carol Stream, IL, retiring from there. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Paul loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, bicycling, and being on the beach. He was a devoted Catholic and loved going to church. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Joliet.