Russell O. Anderson
June 2, 1932 - October 12, 2017
Obituary for Russell O. Anderson
Russell O. Anderson, a loving husband, father and grandpa of Osseo, passed away October 12, 2017 at age 85.
Preceded in death by parents, Wilbur and Mildred and siblings, Jack, Corinne, Bob, Barb, Judy, and Donald "Joe".
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Millie; daughters, Karen (Jeff) Odell and Linda (Thomas) Rud; grandchildren, Brittney, Ansley, Sam, Evan, and Marissa; and sister-in-law, Alice (Paul) Martella.
Russ grew up in Hibbing, served in the US Air Force and attended the U of M. He was treasurer/controller of Emrich Baking Co, volunteered as the treasurer of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church for over 20 years, and was on the board of the Tanzania Life Project. He worked with Habitat for Humanity and he was always the man willing to help neighbors with any project. One of his greatest gifts was being an extraordinary listener and making everyone around him feel important. His new title is heaven's newest handyman.
Service 11 AM Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.
Memorials preferred to the Tanzania Life Project, Advent Lutheran Church, or Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church.
Visitation
Saturday, October 21st 10-11 AM
Advent Lutheran Church
9475 Jefferson Hwy.
Maple Grove, MN
Services
Saturday, October 21st 11AM
Advent Lutheran Church
9475 Jefferson Hwy.
Maple Grove, MN
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