Kenneth V. Anderson,age 76, of Moline, died Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Heartland Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial is at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials my be made to Salem Lutheran Church, Moline.
Kenneth was born on February 16, 1928 in Moline, IL, the son of Hugo V. and Elizabeth Hintz Anderson. When his birth mother passed away, his father later married Ulrika Augusta Lofquist, and together they raised him. He married Mary Lou Franklin June 6, 1953, who preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 1996. He later married Joan Efflandt Webb on April 25, 1963 in Moline. She preceded him in death on August 9, 1993.
Kenneth was employed as a letter carrier at the Moline Post Office for 31 years.
Kenneth was a navy veteran. He was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Thor Lodge - Viking #9 I.O.V. and the Svithiod Club of Moline. He was past president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 318, Moline. He was formerly a member of the Elks, Eagles and American Scandinavian Association. He enjoyed camping and fishing.
SURVIVORS
Son Martin (Laura) Anderson New Orleans, LA
Daughter Martha (Mark) Owens Milan
Daughter Diana Webb Silvis
Grandson Alex DeMuth Madison, WI
Special Friend Evelyn Pearson Moline
Online condolences may be expressed to Kenneth's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.