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Edith Anderson, age 93 of Sheboygan, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Edith was a daughter of the late William and Grace (Dewey) Jerving. She was born in Sheboygan on June 8, 1928 and grew up in West Allis. Edith was united in marriage to Gene J. Anderson on November 22, 1956. He preceded her in death in 2009. Edith was a librarian at the Mead Public Library for about 30 years. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and was active in their altar guild. Edith and her husband Gene enjoyed traveling around the country in their motor home and served as camp hosts at many state and national parks. They eventually built a home in Punta Gorda, Florida where they lived until 2006. They moved back to Sheboygan to live in their condo at Landmark Square. Edith was an excellent cook, an avid reader, enjoyed cross-stitching, playing bridge, and hosting family and friends’ gatherings.
Survivors include her loving children Jean (Michael) Keppel of Sheboygan, Scott Aber of Grand Junction, CO, Glenn (Stephanie) Danz of Greenfield, WI, daughter-in-law Linda Anderson of North Carolina; grandchildren: Kristina Keppel (Nathan Collins), Jon (Maria) Keppel, Gabriel Danz, Jennifer Anderson, Robert Anderson, and her great-grandchildren Owen, Madeline and Liam Collins and Hanna and Julian Keppel. Survivors also include special family friends Terry and Pam Zimmerman and their children.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene, son David, sister Jean Aber and a brother William Jerving.
Family and friends may gather at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Cindy Thompson from St. Luke United Methodist Church will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to benefit the Mead Public Library and Kohler-Andrae State Park. Family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and the staff at the Sheboygan Senior Community for their excellent professional and compassionate care they gave to Edith.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com