Gerald Anderson

Gerald "Jerry" S. Anderson, age 80, of Siren, Wisconsin died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at his residence. Jerry was born 1927 in Duluth, Minnesota to Emil John and Myrtle Saraphia (Johnson) Anderson. Jerry married Shirley Tobias on September 24, 1949 at Bethany Lutheran in Siren, Wisconsin. Jerry enjoyed fishing, tying flies, deer hunting and photography. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and member of the Siren Legion. He was a charter member of the Siren Lions, longtime Burnett County Board Member (25 years), Siren Fire Department (over 15 years) and served as Mayor of Siren. He was on the Burnett County Airport Commission and Burnett County Historical Society Board helping fund and launch Fort Folle Avoine. He and Shirley owned/operated the Bait and Bottle Shop in Siren for 12 years, and also worked with their son Tom at his Big A Auto Parts Store in Siren. He was General Manager of Penta Wood Products for 15 years and owned Anderson Brothers Trucking with his brother Red for over 10 years. Once they retired, Jerry and Shirley enjoyed winters in Golf Shores, Alabama and spending time with friends and family. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, grandsons Ben Anderson and Paul Anderson, great grandson Caleb Anderson, brothers Alton and Ronald and sister Joyce.