John Franklyn Andersen

John Franklyn Andersen, 85, of Fulton, passed away on March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 22, 1940, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Allen and Helen Andersen, John graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland. He began his career in southern Wisconsin, where he served as a fireman for the City of Brookfield. In his early thirties, he moved to Phillips, Wisconsin—a place he fondly called “God’s Country”—and embraced a life centered on the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and playing horseshoes.

John worked at the local hardboard plant and Marquip before founding his own business, Handy Andy Services, which he operated until retirement. He took genuine pleasure in helping others through his skills and friendly nature. Later in life, he and his wife Tina moved to Fulton, Missouri, where he once again built a warm circle of friends.

Above all, John cherished his family. He married the love of his life, Tina, on December 19, 1990. She survives him, along with his stepdaughter Pamela Heimericks (Scott), stepson Scott Kindberg (Heather), and stepdaughter Penny Huck. He was a proud grandfather to Alex, TJ, Johnny, Wesley, Brenden (Summer), Ridge Benjamin, Seth (Anna), Gabe, Jessica, and Grace, and many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Helen Andersen; his son, Timothy Andersen; his stepson, Kevin Huck; his sister, Kris Schmidt; and his mother- and father-in-law, Donald and Victoria Overland.

John will be remembered as a man who loved deeply, worked diligently, and never met a stranger. His memory will live on through the stories shared by his many friends and family.