Michael F. "Mike" Anderson

Michael F. Anderson, 55, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 6-7:30 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Andrew J. Somora Foundation and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.

Mike was born on November 30, 1960 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Joseph and Mildred (Thompson) Anderson. He graduated from Midway High School, Denton, Kansas.

He and the former Lela "Itsy" Gwartney were united in marriage on September 18, 1993 at the Rushville Christian Church.

Mike was a utility operator at Midwest Grain Products in Atchison for sixteen years. He enjoyed golfing and being on the family farm. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. He was a North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan; he previously coached basketball at ACES for three years. In his spare time he did carpentry and roofing work.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lela "Itsy" Anderson, of the couple's home in Atchison, a son, John Carl Anderson, Atchison, KS, a daughter, Rachel Dexter, Horton, KS, three brothers, Joe R. (Jovita) Anderson, Atchison, KS, Jerry (Charlotte) Anderson, Troy, KS, Jeff (Andy) Anderson, Atchison, KS, a sister, Lisa (Tim) Smith, Wathena, KS, and five grandchildren, Ryleigh, Emily, Kloe, Adyson, and Zoey.

He was preceded in death by his parents.