David L. "Dave" Anderson

GALVA - David L. "Dave" Anderson, 87, of Galva, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 19 at Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Galva American Legion or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Rux Funeral Home in Galva is in charge of arrangements.

He was born August 31, 1935 in Kewanee, the son of Donald and Beulah (Bolin) Anderson. He married Shirley M. Watson on March 25, 1955 in Kewanee and she preceded him in death on September 27, 2011. Survivors include his son, Brian Anderson of Galva, his daughter, Laurie (Mike) Schmidt of Galva, a brother, Jim (Janice) Anderson of Galva, eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren with one on the way. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Roy Lee Anderson, daughter, Kathy Brock, two sisters, Patricia Thomson and Susan Goodale, a brother, Douglas and a brother, Larry in infancy.

Dave graduated from Galva High School in 1953. He had worked as a police officer in Galva and Kewanee and had had also worked at the Walworth Company and retired as a supervisor from John Deere. He also had been the Road Commissioner for Lynn Township and had worked as security guard at Oak Run. He enjoyed driving around Galva in his truck and in his early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He never shied away from sharing his observations and opinions.

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