Michael Scott Anderson, 45, of Merrimac - Published July 16, 2008

Michael Scott Anderson, 45, of Merrimac, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Anderson was born in Madison on Nov. 2, 1962, the son of Jerome "Jerry" and Edie (Ogren) Anderson. He was united in marriage to Lori Kistler on June 11, 1988. His favorite pasttimes were boating on Lake Wisconsin, his love of trains, and spending time with his family. He was always there for others and will be missed by family and friends.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Lori, of Merrimac; two daughters, Emily (friend Chase Paar) and Amanda (friend Jeremy Kruchten), both of Merrimac; his mother, Edie Anderson, of Madison; a sister, Suzy (Randy) Krantz and their children, Allyssa, Nicolette and Noah, all of Waunakee; his father-in-law and mother-in- law, Don and Joanne Kistler, of Florida; brother-in-law, Craig (Debbie) Kistler and their daughter, Sarah, of California; a sister-in-law, Lynn Salberg and her son, Brad, of Florida and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Private services will be held at a later date.