Anderson, Dennis Bernard

1942 - 2021

Dennis Bernard Anderson, 79, born on February 8, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Grandview Heights, Ohio. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Josephine Anderson, his brother Stephen, and his granddaughter Josephine Willhite. Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathy (nee Stephens); children, Barbara Westbrook, Karen Mosca (Marcello), Kristine Willhite (Art), DJ, Michael (Stacy), Sara Willette (Dennis), and Greg (Kate); grandchildren, Eric and Jessica Umbarger, Rachel and Megan Westbrook, Bella, Ben and Anna Willhite, Kate and Emma

Anderson, Madeline and Rowan Anderson, Peyton Anderson, Dennis and Elise Willette; siblings, Donald Anderson and Mary Jo Ferrigno; and in-laws, Margaret White and Larry Stephens. Dennis was a kind and loving husband, brother, uncle, father and Grandfather. He was a long time parishioner of St. Christopher Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired after working 29 years for the State of Ohio Department of Insurance. Dennis and Kathleen also cared for dozens of foster children over the years and enjoyed travelling all over the country to visit grandchildren and children. Memorial Mass 11am Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, please donate

to: St. Vincent Depaul Society at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Columbus Ohio 43212; Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements entrusted with the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus.