Wallace "Wally" R. Anderson, 77, of State College died Monday, November 9, 2015 at Mount Nittany Medical Centre, State College, PA.

Born October 22, 1938, in Bakersfield, CA, he was the son of the late Earl and Thelma (Hudman) Anderson. On November 20, 1987, he married Susan Druckman Anderson who survives at home.

He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963.

Wally grew up in San Jose, California and attended San Jose State University before joining the Army. In the Army, he played tenor saxophone for the 6th Army band while stationed in Alaska and the Presidio of San Francisco. Following his discharge he played on the road with Dean Hudson's Big Band, before settling in Alameda, California. He was an avid sailor who lived on his own sailboat and he managed Svendsen's Boat Works' retail store for many years. As a motorcycle enthusiast, he built motorcycle side cars.

After marrying Susan they lived on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco while traveling to many destinations around the world. They then moved to State College where he worked as an Account Executive for Cellular Plus.

Upon his retirement he pursued his passion for restoring antique Italian motorcycles, Ducati being his favorite, while he and Susan explored much of the East Coast on their frequent motorcycle trips.

As a beloved pet owner, he was always surrounded by cats and dogs who will now miss him as much as the rest of us.

In addition to his loving wife Susan, he is survived by one daughter Julie Regan of Oakland, CA.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Brent Anderson.

Friends and family will be received from 5:00p.m to 7:00p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to Pets Come First, 2451, General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828

An online guestbook can be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com