Carl E. Anderson

February 26, 2016

Carl E. Anderson

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Carl Eugene Anderson, 90, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Union Park Care Center in Des Moines.

Carl was born September 19, 1925 in Neola, Iowa to CV and Randi (Petersen) Anderson. He proudly served his country in both the United States Navy and Air Force. During World War II and the Korean War, he served on board the USS Kalinin Bay and participated in the battle for Lyte Gulf and the Coral Sea. Carl retired from the U. S. Post Office. He was very active in the VFW where he served as both treasurer and chaplain. Carl loved golf, the Iowa State Fair, and the family lemonade stand, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Carl is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Diane Perry, Rosemary (Dick) Allen, Debbie (Jim) Rexroat, John Taylor, and Jim Taylor; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, CV and Randi Anderson; two brothers; grandson, Brian; and step-son, Bryce.

Per his wishes, there will be no services held at this time. A memorial will be held in May. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Croix Hospice and Union Park Nursing Home for their compassionate care of Carl.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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