John David Andersen

John David Andersen was born to eternal life on July 15, 2022. He was born August 18,1942 in Racine, WI. John was the son of Ken and Helen Andersen.

He attended Arrowhead Highschool where he was a star varsity athlete setting running and rushing records in football. John spent his life living on Oconomowoc Lake where he enjoyed boating and watching his sons sail. He was founder and CEO of Coolidge Glass Company until 1999.The company had locations in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio and here in Wisconsin. He was a champion and well known in his industry.

John was an extremely charitable man. Quietly, making it possible for several kids to go to college, brought thanksgiving dinners to families in need in the inner city, and attended countless fundraising events; always helping those in need with a hand up. John had a love of fashion, he was always the best dressed man in the room. He enjoyed fine dining, but also commanded the grill at a backyard barbeque. He traveled the world for work and for pleasure. He was a Green Bay Packer season ticket holder since the 1960’s and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Packers! He was happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Helen Andersen. He is survived by his sister, Karen Jenkins; the mother of his four boys, Geraldine Andersen, his children Tal Andersen, Ted (Chris) Andersen, Tim (Shelly) Andersen, Trevor (Jess) Andersen, Mariette Andersen, the mother of Michael (Kristina) Nicolas and Lauren Andersen, as well as, eight grandchildren Ali Taylor, Grant Andersen, Ian Andersen, Lydia Andersen, Thomas Andersen, Noah Nicolas, Thatcher Nicolas and Elle Andersen.

The family would like to thank the View at Pine Ridge in Oconomowoc for their compassion and care.

There will be a private family celebration in August.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in his name to Lake Country Caring in Hartland, WI.