Michael Arthur Anderson was born on December 24, 1955, in Spencer, Iowa, to his parents Arthur Anderson and Maureen Anderson, whose maiden name was Gruwell. Sadly, Mike passed away on July 26, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa, where he had been living since 2013.
Mike went to school in Spencer and got his GED in 1989. When he was younger, he traveled between Spencer and his father’s home in Sarasota, Florida, where he worked as a welder. He also lived for a little while in New Orleans.
However, he settled in Spencer, Iowa, in 1986. Despite having a stroke that made him use crutches later in life, he continued to walk around Spencer for miles.
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Mike had lots of interests. He liked watching sports, especially NASCAR and drag races. He was a big fan of car shows too. In 2013, Mike moved to St. Luke Lutheran Home, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and going on trips to the lakes with his St. Luke family and others. Mike had a special love for Classic Rock and Roll music.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Art, his mother, Maureen, his sister Shirley (married to Tom Amis), his brother Terry Dandy, and his nephew Mick Beck.
Mike is survived by his brother Dan Dandy, sister-in-law Betty Dandy from Linn Grove, Iowa, and four nephews: Rick Beck and Terry Beck from Spencer, Iowa, Tron Dandy and Jason Dandy from West Des Moines, Iowa. He also leaves behind many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone who touched Mike’s life, especially his St. Luke family, and a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice for providing care during Mike’s final days.
*In place of flowers, you can make donations to St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in Spencer.
