Richard "Dick" Barry Anderson's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Barry Anderson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1940 to Delmar and Agnes (Smith) Anderson in Hillsboro, Ohio. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in Indiana in 1958 and then received his bachelor’s degree in 1962 from Muskingum College in New Concord, OH, where he was the starting fullback for all four years of school. Dick spent his 40-year career as a broker and owner of Chrystal-Anderson Realtors and was the developer of Harbour Towne Condominiums and Marina in Muskegon. On July 13, 1963, he married the love of his life, the former Ann Whitney, and together they spent 57 happy years together. Dick enjoyed sailing, boating, and spending time with his family and friends, especially in the Florida Keys. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Anderson; daughters, Suzy (Mike) Sadilek, Kristi (Joel) Fulton; grandchildren, Nick, Katie, Lizzie, Carter, Madison, Jack; sister, Alice Land; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Anthony) Chalder, Sonita Whitney; best friend, Ron Gaffner; and beloved dog, Buckeye. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dave Anderson; and brother-in-law, Tom Whitney. A celebration of life will be held outside at the White Lake Eagles on Saturday June 26, 2021, from 12:00-3:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia Society in honor of Dave Anderson.
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Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. Feel free to sign the family’s online guestbook, stay up to date with service information and share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com.
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