Henry "Hank" Anderson

Henry "Hank" Anderson, 90, of Caledonia, died at home, January 27, 2018.  He was born February 22, 1927, in the same home, the 12th of 13, first generation Swedish American children of his late parents Oscar Francis Anderson and Hulda Emelia Anderson. 

Hank served in the US Navy European Amphibious forces as Seaman first class and Navy Reserves during WWII.  He was an active lifetime member of the American Legion Post 978 since 1946, serving, among many positions, as Commander for many years. He had worked with Consolidated and Dominion Gas Companies for many years, retiring in 1989.  Hank was a member of the Caledonia United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was well known, loved by many and lived a long and happy life. 

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carol (Shannon) Anderson of Caledonia PA; youngest brother, Raymond "Al" Anderson of DuBois PA; three children, Darlene Anderson Miller of Tombstone AZ, Valerie Cian of Andrews SC, and Kevin Anderson of DuBois PA; five granddaughters, Jami Anderson of Bellefonte PA, Tami Simone of Lynchburg VA, Hope Miller of Fells Point MD, Heidi Cian of Clemson SC, and Holly Cian Amann of Asheville NC; four great grandchildren, Devon Anderson of Bellefonte PA, Rileyann Simone, Elana Simone, and Henry Simone of Lynchburg VA; and a step-son, Robert Harmick, Jr. of Caledonia. 

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by 11 siblings, a daughter Cindy Anderson, a step-son, William Paul Harmick, and his first wife and mother of his children, Dolly (Levendusky) Anderson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 1, 2018, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home, Penfield, PA.  Funeral services will be held, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Reverend Missy Smith.  Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 978 burial detail.

Interment will take place in the Soldier Section of Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, PA.

The family suggests memorials to the Weedville American Legion Post 978 or a favorite charity and will be accepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.