Frederick J. Anderson, 64, of rural Peru, Indiana, died at 1:00 am, Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1958, in Wabash, Indiana to Herbert James and Mary Jane (Purdy) Anderson.
Fred was a 1976 graduate of Northfield High School and received his associates degree from Ivy Tech. He married Debra Hostetler in Mexico, Indiana on June 6, 1986. Fred had a lifetime career that he loved, working with his hands as a tool and die maker. This began while he was in high school, and he was nicknamed the Wizard by some. He ventured into his own business, Anderson Machine & Tool, in the early 90s and made many friends along this journey. He was a member of the North American Pool Shooters Association, and enjoyed participating and playing in pool leagues in Wabash and North Manchester. He won several awards, but was most proud for achieving the Newman Award for Sportsmanship. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, but especially loved spending time with his family, including his 5 dogs, and his friends
He is survived by his wife, Debra Anderson of Peru; three children, Valarie Parsons of De Leon Springs, Florida, Becky Anderson of Roann, Indiana, and Eli Anderson of Mexico, Indiana; two grandchildren, Libby Parsons and Anna Parsons, both of De Leon Springs; father and step mother, Herbert and Beth Anderson, of North Manchester, Indiana; ,sister, Barb (Tim) Mowery of Warsaw, Indiana; and two half brothers, Gary Anderson of Urbana, Indiana, and Mark Anderson of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Anderson.
There will be a celebration of Fred’s life at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Heartland Career Center Precision Machining Program.
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