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Wade Charles Anderson, 72, of North Branch MN passed away during the night between August 4 and August 5, 2024 in hospice at Ecumen in North Branch.

Born and died in Minnesota, Wade spent much of his life in the warmer climes of California, Florida and Hawaii, in pursuit of a career doing what he loved, creating works of art. Wade worked as an artist until his stroke in 2019, using his artistic talents to fill his own home as well as the homes and businesses of his patrons with the artwork he so loved to create. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Wade is preceded in death by his father, Charles and mother, Janet.

He is survived by his son Noah (Erica) and granddaughter Kira; four siblings, Craig (Patti), Brent, Sharlene and Kevin (Cathy); and many other family members and friends in Minnesota and beyond.

Wade’s remains have been cremated, no public memorial service is planned at this time.

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