He was born on January 17, 1933, in Prophetstown, the son of Meredith and Ruby (Lawrence) Anderson. He married Karen Heward on September 16,1961 in Prophetstown. She died April 5, 2012.
He had farmed for many years and had worked at Elkay in Lanark. Therol was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville. He had enjoyed umpiring at softball games and had been the clock and scoreboard keeper for Milledgeville High School sporting events.
Survivors include his daughters: Brenda (Shane) Harris of Chadwick and Belinda (Jason) Scrogham of Commerce City, CO; his sons: Kevin (Becky) Anderson of Rock Falls and Keith (Shari) Anderson of Magnolia, TX; his sister, Loralie (Ralph) Butts of Cary; 10 grandchildren: Taylor (Michael) Battles, Molly (Keegan) Shank, Destiny Petty, Dustin (Michelle) Anderson, Lydia Rickett, Jordan Harris, Payton Harris, Riley Scrogham, Addison Scrogham and Kane Scrogham; and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother Arden Anderson and sister Shirley Erickson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville. The funeral will follow on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the church. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Milledgeville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his memory to Trinity Lutheran Church.
The family encourages those attending to wear their favorite White Sox, Bears or Milledgeville Missiles attire.
Condolences can be shared at mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
