Harry H. Anderson, age 93, died peacefully on May 21, 2024. Harry, who is of Swedish descent, is one of the founding fathers of Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin and served as the president from 1975 to 1980 and more recently from 2004 to 2008. He has written and presented many stories related to Swedish American immigration and traditions. He is the author of Milwaukee, at the Gathering of the Waters (American Portrait Series), a pictorial and entertaining commentary on the growth and development of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Our sincere condolences go to Harry’s wife Evelyn and family.
The memory of Harry is represented by his stories of which many are available on the SAHSWI website page “Bits and Pieces of Swedish American History.”
Harry Anderson Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5th at Bayshore Lutheran Church, 1200 East Hampton Rd., Whitefish Bay, WI. 53217. Reception and visitation with family follows the service.
Memorials suggested:
Harry Anderson Library at Milwaukee County Historical Society
Bayshore Lutheran Church
Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin 