William Mauritz “Bill” Anderson , age 81,  of Floresville , TX died Monday, August 7, 2017 after a long illness.  Bill was born to LeRoy and Ima Riddle Anderson on Feb. 10, 1936 in Austin, TX.   Bill married Linda Huddler Dec. 30, 1956 in Beeville, TX.   He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Army National Guard.  Bill was also a retired truck driver.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Anderson, of Floresville, TX; daughter, Sherri (Ben) Kruciak of Floresville, TX;  Sons:  Wayne (Barbara) Anderson of Portland, TX and  John Mauritz (Pamela) Anderson of Seguin, TX;  Sister, Nelda Pahmiyer of Edna,TX; grandchildren: Tiffany, Megan, Alyssa, Heather, Rebecca, Dara, Luke, Will, & Levi.  He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Janelda Faye Anderson.  Visitation will be held at the Eckols Chapel in Kenedy, TX on Tuesday , August 8, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM with Tom Bonham officiating.  Interment will be in the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, TX.