Marion A. Anderson

Marion A. Anderson age 86 of Clear Lake, WI and Naples, FL died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Deerfield Gables in New Richmond, WI. 

Marion Anna Anderson was born on June 27, 1931 on the family farm in Clear Lake, WI, the daughter of August & Bertha (Gerlot) Brihn.  She grew up in Clear Lake  and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1949.  Marion was married to Nelson “Bart” Anderson on May 31, 1953, and they made their home in Clear Lake.   Together they owned and operated the Clear Lake Telephone Company and raised four children, James, Mark, Penny &  Matthew.   Marion was active in the Clear Lake Community and attended the Reeve Evangelical Free Church.  She enjoyed music and sang with the Sweet Adeline’s for many years.  Marion was also an active member of the St. Paul Clown Club and performed in parades, at nursing homes and for children’s parties as “Sparkles” the clown.   After Bart’s death in 1995, Marion remained active in the operation of Clear Lake  Telephone and served for many years as the “bell ringer” at the Wisconsin State Telecom Association.  During this time, Marion began a close friendship with Allan Lee and made her residence in Naples, FL.  She was also active in the community there, volunteering her time helping with the local hospice.  Together, Marion and  Allan enjoyed traveling together around the world and loved spending time with family and friends.   After Allan’s death in 2014,  Marion returned to the area to be closer to her family, residing primarily at the Deerfield in New Richmond, WI, where she made many friends, and where she remained until her final passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bart Anderson;
parents, August & Bertha Brihn;  brothers, Paul, Leo, & Russell Brihn
sisters; Elsie Brihn, Loretta Johnson, & Irene Larson
special friend and companion; Allan Lee

Survived by
Sons & Daughter
Jim (Roxanne) Anderson  -  Clayton, WI
Mark (Fay) Anderson  -  Clear Lake, WI
Penny Anderson  -  Afton, MN
Matt Anderson (Kristina Williamson) - New Richmond, WI

Grandchildren
Rachel (Steve) Flammini, Michael (Jenna) Anderson, Rebekah (Joshua) Lindner,
Brett Anderson (Hailie Steinberger), Nicholas (Jillian) Gorres, Jack O’Boyle, & Madeline O’Boyle

Great Granchildren
Vera Jean,  Lorelai Mae, & Beckham Ryan


The Funeral Service will be held at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake on
Friday, October 27, 2017 at   2 PM with a burial following at the Clear Lake Cemetery. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 27,  2017 from 12PM - 2 PM at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake WI

Celebration of Life  on Friday, October 27, 2017, Immediately following the burial around 4 pm at
The Clear Lake Golf Club.

Clergy - Rev. Todd Groat           Music  -  Margaret Peterson      Soloist – Rebecca Manecke

Casket Bearers  -  Bill Williamson, Clark Paulson, Troy Elmer, Robbin Larson, Royce Larson,
& Shawn Austvold

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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