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David A Anderson

David A Anderson

David A Anderson, age 72 of Pepin, died June 18, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN with his family by his side.

David was born on December 19, 1952 at the Plum City Hospital in Plum City. He was the son of Donald and Opal (Hoyt) Anderson and graduated from Plum City High School in 1971. After high school, David enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served overseas until being honorably discharged in 1977. While in the Navy, David obtained the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service Medal and one Bronze Star. David married the love of his life, Freda Keeler on July 3, 1982. After marriage they made their home in Plum City and later in Pepin where he remained the rest of his life. David worked various jobs over the years in construction, logging for 25 years, ADM in Red Wing, MN for 18 years and the Pepin Marina for 5 years.

David enjoyed woodworking, making heirlooms for family and friends. He also liked to travel, especially South Dakota, visiting with family and friends, photography and baking, mostly apple pies. He was a member of the Durand American Legion Post #181.

David is survived by his wife of 42 years, Freda; siblings, Rose (Joe) Myers of Woodville, Darlene (Larry) Mercer of Arkansaw, Joyce Zeilinger of Plum City, Ron (Diane) Anderson of Plum City; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel; Nephew David Schlosser; nieces, Erin Mercer and Hailey Anderson; and brother-in-law Michael Zeilinger.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00PM-4:00PM Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Pepin Lions Club in Pepin, WI.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

  1. Cheryl Mcmahon

    Freda, so sorry for your loss.

  2. Marge and Karlene zeilinger

    He would be there first to set table. Sorry to hear you lost him we hope he will see your folks and Mike

  3. Lois Helmueller Hoffman

    So sorry for your loss. David was a class mate. Blessings to the family. Lois Hoffman c

  4. Sandy & Mark Anderson

    Freda, we are so sorry for your loss. We are sorry to miss you on Saturday.
    Mark & Sandy

  5. Brett & Sheila Waldman

    Dear Freda, Brett and I are so sorry for your loss. You and David together were such an inspiration to us. Your love for each other was so very evident. Thank you for the conversations shared at the Marina. We are praying for God's peace and grace to be yours. You are loved.

  6. Everett and Kim Hetrick

    Freda, so sorry to hear about your loss

  7. Donna

    So sorry for your loss. God bless your family at this time.

  8. JoAnn Flatjord

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of David’s family..

  9. Margie Collett

    My sincere sympathy Freda and to the Anderson family.

  10. Delrita Bignell

    Sorry to hear of your loss Freda. My
    sympathy to all the family.

  11. John and Judy Parr

    sorry for your loss

  12. Linda and Steve Talford

    Deepest sympathy to all.

  13. Steve Ottman

    So sorry for your loss to the entire family. Thank you Ron for the link to the obituary.

  14. Mary Schwartz

    Freda and family so sorry to hear of Dave's passing there was no better person to have logged and been Steve's partner in the woods he was a great blessing to many , Mary and Steve Schwartz

  15. Marlene Zimmer

    My condolences to Freda and the Anderson family. I haven't seen them in a long time but do remember when we would meet how friendly they both were. Cherish the memories.

  16. Joanne Hovey

    Sympathy to family and friends for this loss.

  17. Jerry and Pat Frion

    Freda and family, so very sorry for the loss of David. He was one fantastic guy. Hugs to you all.

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