Thomas M. Anderson

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Thomas M. Anderson, age 95, of St. John, IN, formerly of Chicago and Oak Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Beloved husband for 73 years to Julia E. Anderson, nee Kolar.  Loving father of Thomas (Barbara) Anderson, Larry (Marilyn) Anderson, and Debbie (Art) Victorson. Proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren:  Becky Burkhart, Tom(Heather)Anderson, Nick(Desi)Anderson, Eric(Jill)Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Kristen(Tim)McFarland, Jake(Anna)Victorson  and 7 great-grandchildren: Ben and Brady Burkhart, Julia and Jenna Anderson, Lauren, Lindsey, and Collin Anderson.  Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Blanche (Breijcha) Anderson and two sisters Nancy Murphy and Blanche Fein and one granddaughter Tina Lynne Victorson.  Mr. Anderson was a W.W. II Army Veteran.  He was a pioneer in the T.V. and radio/video industry for over 55 years and was the owner of Hometown Television T.V. Sales and Service. He also had a keen interest in aviation including model airplane building and flying. He was the true meaning of a Patriarch!  He was a stable rock for his family and all those that knew him.  The way he lived his life...humbly, gently, and with a quiet faith, was a wonderful example to all.

Visitation, Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. ( In consideration of others, masks are required )  Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South - Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Charity of Choice. There is an online guestbook available at www.SMITSFH.com