Theodore E. Anderson, 90 of Huntley, died peacefully, January 25, 2020
Visitation will be on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 10:00am until the time of the 11:00am service all at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church- 10805 E. Main Street, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church.
Theodore was born November 27, 1929 in Dallas, Texas the son of Theodore and Agnes Anderson. He was an extremely talented Clarinet player and loved music. He was one of the best or top Clarinet players in The University of Michigan band. On September 8, 1956 he married Phyllis J. Beacom. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a typist. He was a graduate of University of Michigan and later went on to earn his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Michigan State University. For over thirty-two years he worked in technical management and research and development and quality assurance. He worked for Dow Chemical, Miles Laboratories and later for Diversey-Wyandotte Corporation. He was granted the Sigma Xi Ph.D. Research award, an accomplishment he was very proud of. He and Phyllis made their home in East Lansing, Midland, Michigan, Elkhart, Indiana and later Grosse, Ile, Michigan. They moved to Huntley in 2001. Ted especially enjoyed tennis, boating and rooting for Michigan college football. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughters, Mary Geiger, Joan (Jeff) Hager and by his grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Jack and Lauren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by his brother, James and wife, Phyllis.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be direct to www.defiorefuneral.com
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We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful tribute to your father! My prayers are with you! He’s with his beloved Father!❤️????????❤️
What a beautiful tribute. The world has lost a wonderful, brilliant man. My heart goes out to you Mary and your family. May you all feel God’s comfort and peace.
So very sorry for your loss Mary. Prayers of peace and comfort over your entire family.
What a dear sweet man. God bless his beautiful family and bring you peace.
Praying for your comfort. Your dad was one of my best friends. He will be forever missed
He will be missed. He was so talented and wise. Praying for your family!
Mary & family, What a great tribute to your Father! May you keep the memories of him alive in your heart. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you in comfort & love.
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful gentleman, funny, kind, wise and loving. We know he will be missed. Out thoughts and prayers are with you, Joan and your family.
This is a beautiful tribute to your dad. He was funny and witty and a joy to be around. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to spend time with him. Sending your families sincere condolences. ????
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