Donald Alva Anderson, born January 7, 1928, from Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 in Kiel, Wisconsin.

Don sang in the church choir, operated a ham radio for many years to talk to his dad, was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean war as ship's electronics officer and photographer, built his own experimental aircraft, and flew a plane well into his golden years. He had a lifelong interest in science and technology, and maintained healthy curiosity about the world. He used this throughout his life: from his career as a process engineer to the development of patented communications technology for NASA. During his retirement years he continued his learning, exploring everything from guitar to quantum mechanics. He inspired his children to pursue careers in engineering, medicine, and technology. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by children Dale (Namsai) Anderson, Glen (Vicky) Anderson, Blake (Debra) Anderson, Ellen Anderson Wolfeld, Barbara Eakins (Ted), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his loving and devoted wife, Vera, and his only brother, Earl.

A memorial service for Don will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter United Church of Christ (424 Fremont Street, Kiel) with Rev. Nicole Herda officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday, at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Please visit www.meiselwitzfh.com to send online condolences and to watch the livestream of the service.