Bruce Anderson III

Of Chicago

Bruce Anderson III was born November 13, 1944 in Chicago to Bruce Jr. and Mary Margaret Marcelle (nee Poirier) Anderson. He died February 23, 2021 at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago.

Bruce was an accomplished hair stylist and small business owner, and yet he always had side project to keep himself busy. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran who rarely ever talked about his experience, but his service gave him immense pride. He was a lifelong Republican (or RINO as he put it) who loved the fine arts and listened to NPR. He loved watching tv and going to the movies, but his one true passion was reading. He also loved golf and his labs, Beauregard and Patton. He had a voluminous cd collection and an eclectic taste in music, ranging from the essentials such as Miles Davis to the more obscure Butterfield Blues Band. Later in life, he took up bladesmithing as a hobby. A self-professed Luddite, Bruce preferred to shy away from the trappings of modern technology.

Bruce is survived his wife Deborah (nee Ryan); Bruce M. (Meaghan) Anderson; his grandsons Aidan and Ryan and by his siblings Suzanne Vaughn, Patrick Anderson, Michel Anderson and Marie Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial visitation will be 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2021at St. James Catholic Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 until the time of funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. Enter from covered doors from south parking area. Seating capacity limited to 160 guests, face masks and social distancing required.

Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.