Joseph Wayne Anderson

Joseph Wayne Anderson, age 72, of Vermillion, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ. Joe was born to Alfred and Marion (Fredericks) Anderson in Erwin, SD on December 19, 1947. He attended school in Vermillion, SD. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the USS Ranger. After serving his country for 4 years and 3 tours in Vietnam, he returned home to SD and started his family. He worked extremely hard to support his family and decided to try his hand at driving truck. His passion for the trucking industry grew and ultimately resulted in owning and operating his own trucking company, Stone Creek Trucking, Inc. Joe had a personal connection with every one of his drivers and continued to own and operate his business until his death. Joe never slowed down. His passion for his family, his friends, his business and life were unmatched. He enjoyed traveling (snow bird), spending time with his family, fishing, golfing and working. He was always his children's first call when they needed help, advice or anything at all, and he enjoyed being that person for them. Joe is survived by his wife of 8 years, Sharon (Brewer) Anderson, three children, Monica Goeden (Ryan Caldwell) of Brandon, SD, Joey (Aubrey) Anderson of Buckeye, AZ and Nicole (Brian) Bartlett of Centerville, SD and two step-children, Michelle (Dan) Malloy and Todd (Reda) Brewer; his grandchildren, Brooke Goeden, Grace Goeden, Jacob Goeden, Catania Anderson, Bentley Bartlett and Joey Anderson; his step-grandchildren, Karl (Katie) Brewer, Joey Brewer, Makayla Malloy, Kaitlyn Malloy, Hudson Caldwell and Jonah Caldwell; his step-great- grandchildren, Karly Brewer, Dylon Maine, Bryar Brewer, Atleigh Brewer and Kallan Brewer; his special nephews, Mike (Lisa) Einrem, and Tim (Sandy) Einrem. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, Marge Lane, Vivian Nielsen, Jean Einrem and Sonja Reisner, and 5 brothers, Alfred (Jr.), Elmer, Dick, Rodney and Gary Anderson.