Philip Anderson

Stoughton - Philip Calvin Anderson, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1963 in Madison, Wisc., the son of Gordon and Phyllis (Scovill) Anderson. He married Tressa Jacob on August 18, 1990 in Stoughton.

After graduating from Stoughton High School in 1981, he enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve and obtained rank of PFC as a 19E / Armor Crewman. In 1982 he attended Hobart School of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio. He worked as a welder for many businesses including Sub-Zero, Badger Sheet Metal, and most recently at Galva-Closure. He was an expert fisherman and enjoyed to fish on Lake Kegonsa. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Phil loved friendly competition with everything he did in life, from fishing to cards. He was always quick witted and enjoyed a good laugh.

Philip is survived by his wife Tressa Anderson; son, Calvin Anderson; daughter, Whitney (John) Mell; brothers, Daniel of Beloit, Norman (Rita) of Soldiers Grove; sisters, Victoria Anderson of Maryland, Cindy (Michael Ciszewski) Anderson of Stoughton and Debra (Jeffrey) Erwin of Turtle Lake. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his best friend Bocephus and other special friends, Jay Erickson, Aaron Sokolik, Bryce Bronstad, Eric Hanson, Mark Salvag, and Scott Vanlare.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Alan Anderson.

Celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday January 7, 2017 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

We will always love and miss you Phil. Hope you find your fishing hole in Heaven.