Joseph Charles Anderson

Joseph Charles Anderson, age 45 of Albia, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home in Albia. Joe was born August 20, 1967, to Gerald and Patricia (Paris) Anderson in Ottumwa. He married Robyn Lewis on February 28, 1987 in Albia. They were blessed with three children, Treana, Kara, and J.D. Joe graduated from Albia High School, class of 1985. He began work as a journeyman in Dallas, TX laying water and sewer mains for future development projects. Prior to getting married, Joe moved back to Iowa where he worked for Twister Chassis building sprint car frames, and also Hometown Fabrications making various racing performance parts. He was also a very experienced welder and pipefitter, which allowed him to oversee many job sites throughout Iowa, including production and installation of large industrial machines. Joe was a member of the Monroe County Little League Softball Association; umpiring, coaching, and volunteering. He enjoyed spending time with his pets, hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding his Harley-Davidson. Joe was very talented and a jack of all trades, whether it be mechanic work, drawing cartoons, or baking. He loved his family very much and was extremely proud of them all. Joe is survived by his wife, Robyn of Albia; children, Treana (Matthew) Drost of Oskaloosa, Kara Anderson and J.D. Anderson of Albia; two grandsons, Kyler Joseph Drost and Ryker Joe Riddick; parents, Gerald and Patty Anderson of Albia; siblings, Gary Anderson of Centerville, Dave (Stacey) Anderson of Mineral Point, WI, and Jami Anderson of Albia; mother-in-law, Dorothy Lewis of Albia; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Helen Anderson and Henry and Ruby Paris; and a father-in-law, Rudolph "Doc" Lewis. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia. Visitation will be 11a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Joe's family present from 5-8 p.m. It is asked that visitors wear blue jeans and Harley-Davidson apparel Saturday and Sunday, if possible. Memorials may be made to Albia Cross Country, Albia Wrestling, or Monroe County Little League Association.

Joseph Charles Anderson

August 20, 1967 - April 24, 2013