Keith Alan Anderson
Keith was born on November 14 1961 in Rockford, Illinois to James R and Violet (Henning) Anderson. He graduated from Guilford High School in Rockford, IL in 1980, and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Accounting and earned a MBA from DePaul University. Keith married Annette (Jones) on August 11 1990 in Pekin, Illinois. He began his career at Household Finance and later joined Green Tree Servicing where he held various executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer. After retiring from Green Tree, Keith was named Chief Executive Officer at Champion Holdings and Champion Home Builders and sat on their Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Managers for Cascade Financial Services and on the Manufactured Housing Advisory Council for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and was a Director at the non-profit Manufactured Housing Institute.
Keith enjoyed time spent at their home on Round Lake in Hayward Wisconsin. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golf, pickleball and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs.
Survived by wife of 34 years, Annette; sister, Vicki (Kyle) Anderson; brother, Craig (Jennifer) Anderson; uncle, Lee (Kathy) Anderson; mother-in-law, Gloria Jones; sister-in-law, Ellen (Dan) McMillin; brother-in-law, Tim (Michelle) Jones; nieces and nephews: Chris (Krissy Langley) Anderson, Ryan(Karly) Anderson, Connor Anderson, Katie Anderson, Sean(Carissa) McMillin, and Michael (Rachel) McMillin; great-nephews & nieces: Zachary Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Blake McMillin, and Madelyn McMillin.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services to be arranged at a later date.
No charitable donations are requested at this time
This breaks my heart. I started golfing with Keith in Hayward 2 summers ago and I’ll never forget how friendly he was to me right from the beginning. From the moment I met him we talked like he had known me for 30 years. I remember thinking “is Keith really this nice” and as I got to know him I quickly found out that yes, he really was that nice. I’m so sad that I won’t be able to play golf with him next summer. I always left my rounds of golf with him with a smile on my face even though I didn’t always play my best round. He will be greatly missed.
Keith and I started our careers together in the 1980s at Touché Ross
Had many enjoyable lunches and happy hours together
Just a great guy
Annette my sincerest condolences
Gerry Bilek
Dear Vicki and Craig
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories of when we were young and still lived in Rockford; our families would get together often. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Flanagan
(Duane and Shelbee Kaufmans daughter)
Annette and family very sorry 4 your loss. It sounds like he was a good person. You hang in and know that u r loved
Keith, you will be so missed here in Florida! All the fishing jokes! I’m sure you’re catching the big ones now! Save some for me!
Praying so hard for you Annette.
Sending love and prayers.
– Captain Ally
(Sweetwater Lifestyles)