Robert Newton Anderson, of Naperville, died July 4. He was 83.
Anderson was born in Batavia on Aug. 3, 1922. Being a true Renaissance man, he was a poet, graphic designer, printer and artist. In addition, Anderson was a veteran of World War II, enlisting on Dec. 8, 1941 (the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor) and serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Minneapolis until June 6, 1946.
He is survived by Dr. Vincent Gambino, his life partner of 45 years; a daughter, Eve Kucharski; a brother, Roger, and sisters, Mary Ann Wheeler and Barbara Danly; and numerous nephews, nieces and their families.
A celebration of Anderson’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are being made by the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington, Naperville.