James "Mike" Anderson

Garrett – James Michael “Mike” Anderson, 73 of Garrett, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on November 30, 2021. Mike was born April 19, 1948 to Paul and Buelta “Fensie” Anderson. The trades were his passion and was a local business man for many years. He owned Anderson Construction and DeKalb Mechanical Services. He often hired his friends, who found themselves out of work for whatever reason, just to help them support their families until they could get back on their feet. He was a public servant and was proud to answer the call. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam on the LST Whitfield County where he worked in the engine room. Mike had great admiration for his beloved USA and was eager to stand up and defend her. He was a Garrett Firefighter for 20 years where he met and made lifelong friends. Mike was one of the very first EMTs in DeKalb County and actually made the first call. He was active in the American Legion Post 178 in Garrett where he served as Post Commander several times. One of his greatest accomplishments was developing the Housing addition Maple Knoll on the South side of Garrett. His dad Paul had a vision several decades ago to start the addition but was never able to do it. To see his dad’s vision come to fruition was a thrill for him. Before his retirement he worked at the Federal Courthouse in Fort Wayne in the maintenance department. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years Linda, his daughters Michelle (Chuck) King, and Brea (Duke) Liddell, and a son Mike 2 (Shanon). Mike was loved dearly by his grandchildren, Dylan (Kendra), Brenna, and Layton Liddell; Hanna, Alex, Isaac, and Tia King; and Mike 3 and Emma Anderson, and Tyler Vogel; one great-granddaughter Helen; a sister Tammy Anderson; mother-in-law Betty Myers, brothers-in-law Dan Myers and Craig (Jane) Myers. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, two twin brothers, Mark and Martin, sister-in-law Cindy Myers, father-in-law Jack Myers, and his sweet bassett Dixie Mae. Services will be 2 PM Monday, December 6, 2021 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN 46706 with Rev Keaton Christianson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett. Calling is 2 hours prior to the service Monday from 12 to 2 at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in Mike memory to Garrett American Legion Post 178, Post Member Veterans in need. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.