Leslie L. "Les" Anderson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born on September 12, 1934 at home in Akan Township, rural Richland County, the son of the late Engwell and Alice (Anderson) Anderson. He was united in marriage to Janet Schulz on December 12, 1953 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Prairie du Sac.

Les owned and operated the Avenue Align and Body in Middleton for 40 years. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks, wood-working, riding motorcycle, farming at Five Points in rural Richland County, and spending time with his family and grandkids. Les will be missed by
his family.


He is survived by his wife, Janet; 4 daughters, Sherry Anderson, Sheila Anderson, Shawn Anderson and Shanalee Carden; 4 grandchildren, Derek, Devin, JaTame and Drew Carden; great-grandson, Drey Carden; brother, LaVon (Marilyn) Anderson; sister, June Craig; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lyle Anderson; 2 nieces, Susan Anderson and Marie Hanson; and a nephew, Doug Anderson.


A funeral service will be held at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Burial will follow in the Sauk City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.