Franklin Dennis “Hap” Anderson, 89, of Nixa, Mo., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on Sunday, Nov. 29, 1936, in Chestnut Ridge, Mo., to Edgar and Emma (Cupp) Anderson.
Hap was united in marriage to the love of his life, Betty Hopper, on Sept. 6, 1956. His passion for concrete began with his contribution of work in the construction of the Table Rock Dam. That passion led to the creation of The Anderson Companies in 1965, in Bettendorf, growing to 250 employees. Growth continued with additional companies in Bloomington and East Moline, Ill., Anderson Commercial Concrete, H.A.P. Excavating, Hapson and Commercial Concrete. Hap was a founding member of the Concrete Foundation Association.
That success led to his devotion to his communities, serving on the boards of Bettendorf Bank, Northwest Bank and the Rotary Club. He and Betty shared a love for golf, where they were members at Crow Valley and Highland Springs Country Clubs. Hap loved the Lord; rarely missing time spent with his Ridgecrest Baptist Church family and Faith Family Group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 11 siblings.
Hap is survived by a sister, Mary Lou Howe of Springfield Mo., daughters Cindy (Andy) Slusarski of Eldridge, and Jennifer (Michael) Knight of Lathrop, Mo., son Dennis (Tricia) Anderson of Nixa, nine grandchildren; Luke Jansen, Mitch Jansen, Bobby (Amber) Knight, Jessica (Nick) Schulz, Nicholas (Mandi) Knight, Conner Anderson, Caleb (Zeda) Anderson, Haylen McKnelly, Hap Anderson, 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804, with funeral services to follow at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.
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