Gary “Brother” Nyle Anderson, 81, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at the Calvary Lutheran Cemetery in New Windsor. Memorial contributions may be left to Tri-County Ambulance. Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha is in charge of arrangements.
Gary was born on September 22, 1940, in Aledo, Illinois, the son of Richard and G. Maxine Johnson Anderson. He married Joanne Thorp on October 17, 1963, in Nashua, Iowa. Gary worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator through the Operating Engineers Union #537 and #150. He truly enjoyed going to work every day. He loved to play golf, where he achieved 2 holes in one. He also enjoyed playing cards and being with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne Anderson of New Windsor; 2 children, Rene (Lonny) Williams of New Windsor, Travis (Joyce) Anderson of Reynolds; 4 grandchildren, Seve (Jennifer) Anderson, Dustin (Alexis) Williams, Caleb Williams, Nyle Anderson; 6 great-grandchildren, Lane, Wyatt, and Henry Williams, Bronwyn Anderson, Gavin, and Gracelyn Hamberg; 1 sister, Jill (Darwin Swanson) Larson of Woodhull; 1 brother, Larry Anderson of New Windsor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.