Terry John
Anderson
Terry John Anderson
- Memorial Visitation – Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 3900 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin
- Memorial Service- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
- House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 3900 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin
Terry John Anderson of Franklin, Wisconsin, passed away at the age of 69 on Monday, January 19th, 2026. He was born on May 15th, 1956, in Black River Falls, WI. Terry joined the United States Air Force after high school and served as a medic in Karamursel, Turkey, during which time he returned home and married his wife, Linda, at the age of 19. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1981. Terry worked as a Physicians Assistant (PA) for many years, during which time he attained his Master of Science. He then held various administrative positions until he retired. He encouraged and taught his children to golf at a young age and enjoyed golfing more during retirement, including family outings. He loved deer hunting, traveling with his family, and watching every single UW game. He also loved the Brewers, Bucks, and especially the Packers. He became an expert gardener of all varieties of hot peppers, which he then made into sauces and dried ground spices, and shared with everyone. Terry especially loved spending time with the people he loved the most, at home, at the lake, on vacations, on the golf course, and he especially loved the annual trips to the sunny Mexico beaches. He had some illnesses during his life, including surviving a serious heart attack at age 44, and was a cancer survivor for over twelve and a half years. He handled his pain and setbacks with the most positive attitude and dedication to getting healthy and back to enjoying life. Terry was very much beloved by his entire family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Terry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Anderson (Peterson); son Erik (Sasha); daughter Molly (Jared) Koser; grandchildren Madison and Edward Koser; mother-in-law Marlene Peterson; brother- and sisters-in-law Joseph (Sandi) Peterson and Katharine Lindner (Gina); six nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas D. and Ruth Ann Anderson; brother Scott D. Anderson; and father-in-law John A. Peterson.
Services will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 3900 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin. Memorial visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by a service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park Chapel in Oak Creek, with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Terry’s memory may be directed to the House of Prayer Lutheran Church Capital Campaign:
https://sandbox.hopfranklin.org/ways-to-give-2/
From the minute I interviewwd with Terry for AA at FHP Parkway – in which we spent the majority of time talking golf – a friendship was forged. He was the best boss I ever had. He taught me a lot about how to be a good leader. Even after I moved to SC 17 yrs ago, a group of us met for breakfast at Christmas including this last one. Terry gave me one of his words of wisdom I remember always- “I’ll play (golf) in the cold, I’ll play in the rain – but I won’t play in the cold rain.” You will always be in my heart. 💔
This is a shocker to hear, for sure. My wife and I, being his high school classmates always touched base from time-to-time through FB.
Terry was one of those guys who was always so even keeled; considerate, ethical, honest and respectful. He will be missed, but also remembered for these qualities and the impact he had on so many others lives.
Linda and family, accept our loving condolences and heartfelt prayers and sympathy.
Ron and Kristy (Olson) Brown
I lived in the same neighborhood as Terry when we were kids. Played touch football, baseball, and the other kid games. Terry was one tough cookie even back then. Smart too, kept in touch on Facebook. Im glad to say I knew him, we lost a good one. God be with you and your family. .
Suzy and I are so sad to hear of his passing. Such a great boss, an even better friend. We shared our share of wine in various Buckhead restaurants while at Anthem. He will be so missed, my brother from another mother. Hugs to Linda and their family.
Dearest Terry….You were my trusted friend and neighbor for over 35 years…I was blessed to have had you as my neighbor…What I truly cherish is that we became even closer friends the last number of years…It was so nice…Talking about Erik and him golfing, Molly and grandkids , Linda and your vacations… With me it seemed only obout our age ailments…lol…Just kidding, we laughed about many things…Rest in peace…Linda,Erik and Molly my since deepest condolences at this horrible sad time for you and all your family’s..I will be there for all of you in any thing you may need in the dark days that lie ahead…Our loved ones are always near and never ever forgotten…..Love Tom Rickun