John William "Jack" Anderson

He was born on May 24, 1939 in Joliet, IL, the son of John and Marjorie (Foster) Anderson. He married Janice Fritz on June 23, 1962 in Elgin, IL.

John earned a Master of Divinity Degree and went on to work as a Lutheran minister for five locations: South Beloit, IL; Country Club Hills, IL; Coldwater, MI; Ormond Beach, FL; and Lakeland, FL. John retired in 2000. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Springfield, where he assisted with communion and gardening services. He was a lifelong volunteer and former member of the board, for Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center in Springfield. Aside from his love of gardening, John also enjoyed woodworking - particularly creating rustic furniture.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, William John “Bill” Anderson; and brother, James Anderson.

John is survived by his wife; daughter, Sara (Karl) Schmitt of Chatham; Grandchildren, Taylor Anderson, Allison (Matthew) Richard, Eric, David and Carly Schmitt; brother, Gerald (Beverlee) Anderson of Georgia; sister-in-law, Delores Anderson; and daughter-in-law, Letitia Dewith-Anderson.

A private graveside ceremony will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL, 62703, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL, 62702 or Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2301 East Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL 62712.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home – Chatham, 8855 State Rte 4, Chatham, IL 62629.