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Robert C. Anderson

Robert C. Anderson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, died June 12, 2011, surrounded by his family and our loving God.

Preceded in death by parents Carl and Martha Anderson; brother Don; sister Gwen. Survived by wife of 55 years Shirley; sons Dale (Sharon) and Kevin; and daughter Susan (Ron) Johnson; grandchildren Serena (Brian) Resler, AnaChristine (Dan Zack), Bradley, Kelly, and Nathan; great grandchildren Ethan, Zachary and Charley; sisters Shirley Johnston, Beatrice Peterson, and Lois Peterson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota October 2, 1918, graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1946. Drafted into the United States Army where he served his country from 1950 to 1952. Married September 10, 1955 to Shirley Medin, they then moved south of Chisago City to the dairy farm in 1956. Bob was a lifetime dairy farmer involved in local co-op boards, Chisago County ADA, USDA, DHIA Board. He loved farming, his Farmall "M" tractor and traveling. He and Shirley, along with son Dale and daughter-in-law Sharon who farmed in partnership, received the Farm Family of the year Award for Chisago County.

Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom and one hour prior to service at the church. Interment at South Green Lake Cemetery in Chisago City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church or charity of choice. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Condolences may be left online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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