Donald Anderson Jr., age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 4.

Don was a loving and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. He coached his kids rocket football and baseball teams. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He retired from Wyoming Asphalt Paving Company. He was a real animal lover.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rita Anderson; children Don (Michele) Anderson, Roger (Dawn) Anderson, Michael (Heather) Anderson, Donna Anderson, and Diane Honeysett Anderson; grandchildren Don, Stephanie (Eldin), Brittany, Rachel, Victoria (Skylar), Zack, Josh (Kelsey), Ciara, Hannah (Ryan), Madison, Derek (Marissa), Braeden, Katy, Jennifer, Trevor, and Cooper; great grandchildren Mara, Ellah, Mike, Baylie, Raeleigh, Remington, Amaya, Layla, Rhett, Bringham, Braelyn, Noah, and one on the way; sisters Carol Walters and Kathy (Chris) Kurzmann; brothers-in-law Phil Regan and Bernard Tobias; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at East Martin Cemetery, Martin, MI 49070.