F. Louise (Larson) Anderson

F. Louise (Larson) Anderson, 96, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, formerly of Newton died on April 17, 2026.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Newton Union Cemetery in Newton.  The family will greet friends after burial with a lunch at the Newton First Assembly of God.

Louise, the daughter of Anton and Dorothy Larson, was born on October 31, 1929, in Newton, Iowa.  Growing up she was a member of the Foursquare Church.  She graduated from Urbana High School in 1948 and attended L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles, California.  She loved to sing and while in Los Angeles would sing on the radio.  In 1949, she returned to Newton and was then married to Allen Anderson on August 6, 1950. Louise then attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri where Allen was a Senior and she was a Sophomore.

Allen and Louise were blessed with three daughters, Karolyn “Kerry” Anderson, Sherri (Ralph) Bryant, and Jada “Jeannie” (James) Piltz; grandchildren, David Haas, Joshua (Randy) Bryant, Bradley Altepeter, Star (Louis) Napoleon, Brittany (Ronnie) Lester, and Luke Riese; her great-grandchildren, Justin, Rayleen, Daniel, Jaden, Giovanni, Nicco, Anelia, Cameron, and Makenzie; and step-great-grandchildren, Logan, Lucas, and Lorali. 

Louise worked in several grocery stores when she was younger.  Her and Allen would then buy a home in Newton.  For over 40 years, they served as pastors.  For 22 years, they pastored in St. Charles, Illinois, where Louise also worked for the United Parcel Service.  During that time, Louise was also active in their Bus Ministry.  In 1990, they returned to Newton and then in 1996 moved to Tucson, Arizona.  Louise worked at Walgreens and an elementary school, retiring at the age of 83. In 2018, Louise moved to Tennessee and then in 2020, back to Newton.  Most recently she was living in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.  Through all of her life, Louise loved singing and was a soloist and member of church choirs.  She loved music and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Louise is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen; a daughter in infancy; and six brothers.

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