Douglas S. Anderson

Douglas S. Anderson, 69, of Redgranite, passed of complications of stage 4 prostate cancer, other underlying issues and Covid-19 Sunday, Nov. 22, at Aurora Oshkosh Hospital in Oshkosh.

Doug was born on April 14, 1951, to Douglas and Phoebe Anderson. He was their second eldest child of 10. The family spent many years in Superior, Wis., before settling down in Saukville.

Doug was married to Linda (Laska) Hansen and the couple had three children.

Years later, he remarried to Susan (Eutsler) Anderson, and the couple settled in Jackson, Wis.

Doug “Dougie” had a love for life and family. He spent his time trapshooting, hunting, motorcycle riding, playing in pool/dart leagues and never sitting for very long. Many friends were made along the way from the Village Inn in Saukville to the Kirychann Inn in Kirychann, where many tappers of Miller Lite were put back, and Sanickers Pub in Redgranite.

Family functions were a constant with a huge family size, and this is where Doug thrived. He had a goal of pranks and mischief when it came to the nieces and nephews. If one was not crying or running away from him or a sister calling after the party to yell about the cupcake in the toddler’s pocket, Doug was not happy. Yes, it was all in good, teasing fun. And all nieces and nephews would run straight back to him (not learning) at the very next party. He would hide birthday money in sealed packages of M&Ms and anyone coming to his house in the summer, good clothes or not, would get thrown in the pool.

Doug had a work ethic that could not be denied. He spent his working life at Johnson Brass Machine & Foundry in Saukville, where he retired from. Doug left all he had there, being blown up a few times, falling into 16-foot pits, then returning to work as soon as he could.

He took care of his wife Susie through a tough battle with cancer. He loved taking his bike out for his annual New Year’s Day ride, as he would say pavement dry, we’re riding. He looked forward to many bike rides with friends, and family joining made him all the happier.

Shortly after retirement, he moved to Redgranite by his girlfriend Anita Laabs where the two of them spent time enjoying doing whatever they wanted to.

Doug loved his grandchildren more than anything. He made a point to put smiles on their faces. Blood-related or not, he was Grandpa to many.

Doug is survived by his girlfriend Anita Laabs and children Rob (Seppi) Anderson, Eric (Tracie) Anderson and Connie (Steve) Richgruber. He is further survived by grandchildren Brandin, Sarah, Sidney, Dustin, Cayden, November and Jonah.

Surviving siblings are Roger (Vicki) Anderson, Bob (Sherry) Anderson, Lou (Tom) Paape, Avis (Rick) Gillson, Ella (Kevin) Frank, Dean Anderson and Mary Driver.

He was preceded in death by his wife Susie, his parents Douglas and Phoebe Anderson and his sisters Alonna Verbanac and Diana Flint-McGrew.

Doug will be cremated and laid to rest with Susie at Immanuel Cemetery in Cedarburg, Wis.

A private burial date and time had yet to be determined. With the current restrictions on gatherings, we do not want to turn away people who want to celebrate Doug’s life.With that being said, a celebration of life will take place at a later time and date.
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