Memorial

William “Bill” H. Anderson, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A service to honor his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, at First Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Katie Lowe Lancaster. A livestream of the service can be viewed at Firstlutherancr.org/Live Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Monday at Cedar Memorial Park State Room in Cedar Rapids.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sheila; his son, Brian (Michelle) of Bluffton, South Carolina; and six grandchildren, who were a constant source of pride. He also leaves behind four sisters: Rebecca (Thomas C.) Beusch of Kildeer, IL; Jeanne (Thomas G.) Hoyt of Overland Park, KS; Lisa (Richard J.) Twedt; and Lori (Tom E.) Hampton of Cedar Rapids, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William G. and Anna (Berge) Anderson; his brother, James (Jim) Anderson; and his infant sister, Gail Sue Anderson.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 1947. He graduated from St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minnesota) and built a successful career in business and technology. He began his professional journey at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and went on to serve in key leadership roles at Apache Corporation in Denver, including CIO, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer. One of his most significant accomplishments was managing the production of Apache’s first K-1 tax documents—an enormous and complex task that became a highlight of his career.

While his work took him across the globe—something he had mixed feelings about—Bill always found his way back to the things that mattered most to him: his family, his home, and his hobbies.

One of Bill’s proudest chapter was the years he spent coaching his son Brian’s soccer team. He didn’t just show up on the sidelines—he threw himself into it, attending clinics and coaching classes to learn how to do it well. His teams saw their share of success, with tournament wins and top finishes, but what mattered more to him was teaching kids to play as a team, give their best, and grow together. He may not have been the softest coach, but he cared deeply and wanted his players to leave the field a little better than they arrived.

Golf was another lifelong passion. Bill was a dedicated member of the Cedar Rapids Country Club, where he spent countless hours playing the game he loved. The friendships he built there meant the world to him. He truly cherished the camaraderie, competition, and conversation that came with those rounds.

Bill was also a man of faith and found comfort and connection as a longtime member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed following the markets and was always on the lookout for a new investment idea, often eager to talk shop, whether you asked or not.

Above all, Bill loved his family. He didn’t always express it in a sentimental way, but there was never any doubt about how much they meant to him. He was proud of his wife, his son, and especially his grandchildren—and never hesitated to share their accomplishments with friends, neighbors, or anyone within earshot.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kids First (kidsfirstiowa.org) or First Lutheran Church—two places that reflect the values Bill lived by: commitment, community, and care.