Otis Anderson

Cottage Grove- Otis Anderson, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.  He was born on March 27, 1918 the son of Oscar and Inga (Nelson) Anderson.  Otis attended Nora School and then took over the family farm.  On June 21, 1952 Otis married Aileen Mary Malone.  He enjoyed working the farm, dancing, old time fiddle music, watching the Brewers, playing cards, Lutefisk, and spending time with family and friends.  Otis is survived by his three children, Donna (Chuck) Helmstetter of Stoughton, Linda (Ron) Anderson-Drogsvold of Cottage Grove and Rich Anderson of Edgerton; five grandchildren, Sarah (Andy) Russell, Monica Anderson, Susan Helmstetter and Cortney and Olivea Anderson; two great grandsons, Damien and Calvin; many nieces and nephews, including a great great great niece; and relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; two sisters, Edna Venden and Agnes Julseth; and brother, Ernest Anderson.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 12, 2010 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton.  A special thank you to HospiceCare Inc. and to everyone who helped care for Otis.