Howard D Anderson

Princeton- Howard D. Anderson, 95, of Princeton, IL., passed away peacefully at Liberty Village on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on April 14, 1928 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL. to the late Howard and Lucille (Ioder) Anderson. His family consisted of three brothers, Bill, Bob and Dick as well as two sisters, Sue and Sally. He was a graduate of Ohio High School, Class of 1946. After graduating, in 1947 he rented a farm and started farming cattle, hogs, corn and beans. Enlisting in the United States Army during the Korean War in 1951. He reached the rank of Sergeant and was proud to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. After the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He returned home to continue working on his farm. Howard met his future wife, Carolyn Johnson in 1958, they married on July 5, 1959. They were one day short of their 64th wedding anniversary before the Lord called his name. Living and working on the farm, they started their family; three sons, Brad, Tim and Todd and one daughter, June. They are all married now and blessed with eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. For many years, Howard and his wife Carolyn would spend their winters in the Arizona sun. Howard maintained his pilots license after getting out of the service. A hobby he completely enjoyed and did for several years. He loved to fly and would often take others up in the air to experience the beauty from above. He also enjoyed woodworking and taking his bride dancing. Howard is a member of First United Methodist Church in Princeton, IL., his love was God, his family and his church and church family. Surviving Howard is his wife of 63 plus years, Carolyn J Anderson of Princeton, IL; three sons, Bradley (Margo) Anderson of Boise, ID, Tim (Paula) Anderson of Princeton, IL., Todd (Deb) Anderson of Ohio, IL., and one daughter June (Kevin) Krieger of Wyanet, IL; eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. As well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents, Howard W. and Lucille M. Anderson, three brothers, William Anderson, Richard "Dick" Anderson and Robert Anderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Princeton, IL. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Services to follow on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Pastor Ryan Sutton. Graveside services to be at a later date at Union Cemetery in Ohio, IL. Military rites accorded. Online condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Howard D Anderson

April 14, 1928 - July 4, 2023