SUPERIOR
Norman A. "Punky" Anderson, Sr., 62, of Foxboro, Wis., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, following a five week battle with cancer.
He was born June 2, 1947 in Superior, son of Bertha (Johnson) and Andrew Anderson.
From 1964 to 1968 he served in the U.S. Navy.
Punky's work history included Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington Northern Railroad, Norm Anderson Trucking, Kivi Bros. Trucking and most recently the Town of Summit.
On July 9, 2004 in Reno, Nevada, Norman Anderson and ReaAnn Madsen were united in marriage.
Punky enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and various other outdoor activities; however, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren most.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Beverly Conklin.
Survivors include his wife, RaeAnn; son, Norman (Colleen E.) Anderson, Jr., Superior; daughter, Connie (Andre) Nelson, Cordova, Tenn.; grandchildren, Shae', Bre'ana, Dionna, Adrianna, Cody, Mason, Paige, Coral and Sean; brother, Arvid (Judy) Anderson, Mooreland, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews; and his pet dogs, Buster and Spot.
Visitation will be from 5 to7 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior, and will resume at 10 until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, at the funeral home. Reverend Mark A. Holmes, pastor of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, Superior, will officiate.
Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Town of Summit, Wisconsin, where military rites will be accorded by the combined Thomas F. Stein V.F.W. Post # 1091 and the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post # 435.
Active pallbearers will be John Eastman, Napp Nault, Doug Anderson, Cliff Schultz, Terry Ayers and Rick Nindorf. Honorary pallbearers will be Norm Trader, Harold Janke, Ray Nindorf, Brian Torgerson, Jimmy Fudally, Harvey Wanek and Wayne Middleton.
Following the committal service, everyone is invited to the Summit Town Hall for a luncheon.
If you would like to send condolences or sign the online guest book, please visit www.downsfh.com.