Neil Thomas Anderson, 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away, suddenly, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Medical Associates Clinic, in Galena, IL.

A private celebration of Neil's life will be held at a later date.  Interment will be in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville, IL.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 8 P/M, on Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, in Schapville, IL.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales Mound, IL, is in charge of arrangements.

Neil was born on December 20, 1971, in Dubuque, IA, the son of George and Carol (North) Anderson.  He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, Class of 1990.

Neil was united in marriage on October 5, 2002, to Lori Stoewer-Phillips.  He was a farmer and was a partner in Anderson Acres since day one.

Neil's passions were his family, farm, and friends.  Everyone knew Neil by the signature black cowboy hat and cowboy boots.  He loved to spend time fishing, being with his cattle, and four wheeling.

Surviving are his wife, Lori; children, Derian, Jalen, and Maddison, with whom he loved spending time with; his father, George; brother, Carl Anderson, and daughter, Taylor; and two nephews he loved like his own, Cyle and Clint Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol J. Anderson; grandparents, Bud & Marie North and Marvin and Elaine Anderson; a brother, Dennis; and aunts, Peggie, Diane & Marian.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com