Donald "Dj" Anderson

Donald “DJ” Anderson, 79, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

He was born on July 27, 1931 to Julius and Belvia (Ardell) Anderson. He was born and raised in Superior and was the oldest of four children.

He served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.

His work career included the steel mill, the Midland Co-op, Twin Ports Grocery and Fleming Foods where he retired after many years of service.

Donald met and married the love of his life, Geraldine Dyleski and together they celebrated fifty-one years of marriage.


He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a former member of the Moose Lodge.
Donald coached little league baseball when his boys were young. He loved fishing, playing cribbage, watching sports and spending time with his grandkids. He was an avid Brewers and Packers fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Avis Bonkosky.

Donald is survived by his wife, Gerri; daughters, Cheryl Wasko and Amy (Dean) Michelizzi, both of Superior, WI; sons, Steve (LeAnn Drain) Anderson , Superior, WI and Tim (Missy) Anderson, Hudson, WI; two grandchildren, Nathan Birkholz and Emily Wasko; two sisters, Louise (Rudy) LaJoie and Joyce (Dennis) Perry; brother-in-law, Gene Bonkosky and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 13, 2011 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass with Rev. Fr. Ronald Olson officiating.

Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.
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