Donald J. Andersen, 92, of Delavan, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 24, 2021.
He was born in Racine on March 10, 1929, to Herlof and Alvina (Karpen) Andersen. Don proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He gave his family and friends many reasons to smile. He loved to converse with people and weather permitting, he could be found zooming around town in his power chair talking to friends, neighbors and just about anyone he saw. He loved playing cards and often schooled his family in Cribbage, poker and Sheepshead. Don loved watching sports, especially the Packers, Brewers and golf. He was a pretty good golfer and had many great golf trips with his buddies.
Don’t love for his family superseded all else. He was happiest when surrounded by his family, usually entertaining with stories of his past adventures or instigating some kind of trouble. We were lucky to have him for 92 years. Since his stroke in 2014, he has been able to live at home with the support of his family and wonderful caregivers including CeeCee, Rose, Beth and Nancy.
Don is survived by his three children, Kristine (Charles Braun) Andersen, Dane (Krissy) Andersen and Liz (Glenn) Boss; grandchildren, Kristen Lien, Kurtis (Katie) Boss, Molly (Ryan Durepo) Boss and Josh (Tiffany Pastor) Martenson; great-grandchildren, Dane Andersen-Duclos, Maks Martenson and Emma Martenson; and many dear friends, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joyce; his parents; his babies, Robert and Mary; and his daughter, Kathryn.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave. in Delavan. Don requested that people wear Green Bay Packer attire or his favorite color: green. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a favorite charity in his name.
Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. ~Dr. Seuss
