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Edward R. Anderson

August 23, 1947 — July 15, 2020

Edward R. Anderson

72 year old, Edward R. Anderson of Rensselaer, passed away July 15, 2020.

On August 23, 1947, in Walthan, Massachusetts, Edward was born to Robert & Mary (Taylor) Anderson. He served in the National Guard for 42+ years. Ed worked to Kankakee Valley Schools for 31 years as a custodian. He was a member of the Wheatfield American Legion #406. Ed liked to fish and trap.

Edward is survived by his loving family: daughters: Amy (Jeff) Daily and Jill (James) Dukes, Janette Desue, Gina (Darryl) Cater, grandchildren: Wyatt Dukes (fiancé Hailee Zander), Madison Dukes, Dalton Daily, Hunter Daily, and brothers: Bobby, & Michael, and sister: Rosie.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, and infant daughter: Amanda Sue, and brother: Billy.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Edward will take place at the funeral home on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Piatt officiating. Military services will follow.  Interment will take place at Marion National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required.

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