Robert Abner Anderson

Anderson, Robert Abner Bob Anderson of Roseville, Minnesota, died on January 3, 2023, at age 95. He was born on September 15, 1927, in Minneapolis to Pearl and Abner Anderson, the second of their three children. He graduated from Edison High School in 1945 and then served in the U. S. Army in Japan. After his military service, Bob obtained his bachelors' degree from Macalester College, where he met June Rose Trumble, whom he married after their graduations. In high school and college, Bob was a star on the track team. He was inducted into the Edison Hall of Fame. He was also an accomplished tennis player, playing well into his 80s. His first job out of college was teaching math in the Pine City, Minnesota, public schools. After leaving teaching, he worked for several small businesses before joining Honeywell, where he worked for many years. He and June lived most of their adult lives in a house in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Bob had several lifelong passions. From childhood until nearly the end of his life, he sang in school and church choirs and school musicals and served as a soloist at weddings, funerals, and other events. Even in memory care in his 90s, Bob remembered the music and lyrics to many songs and vigorously joined in when the staff led songfests. He also loved the outdoors. In high school he camped with friends in northern Minnesota. When he had a family, he introduced his children to the joys of camping. He also loved to fish in northern waters, particularly at the Carr family's cabin on Rainy Lake. As he grew older, he welcomed the beautiful scenery and comforts of his son Wade and daughter-in-law Jennifer's cabin on Lake Vermilion. Bob's Christian faith was important to him. Bob and June were members of, first, Grace United Methodist Church in northeast Minneapolis, and, later, Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton. Bob sang in church choirs, participated in classes and Bible studies, and served in many church and non- church volunteer roles. The church was the source of many wonderful life-long friendships. Bob was predeceased by his parents, aunts, uncles, and brothers- in-law Roger Berglund and Alfred Clair Trumble. Bob was a devoted husband and a doting grandfather, adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by June, his loving wife of 72 years; his children Steven (Annette), Kathleen, and Wade (Jennifer); his grandchildren Michelle, Sara, Kyle (Erin), Will (Addis), and Alex; great grandchildren Olive, Edith, Jayda, June and Josie; his sisters Doris Berglund and Janis Trumble; and many other family members and dear friends. Services will be held on January 17, 2023, at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 Fifth Street N.W., New Brighton, Minnesota 55112. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at the church following the service. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to Salem Covenant Church or to The Ebenezer Foundation. Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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Robert Abner Anderson

September 15, 1927 - January 3, 2023

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Robert Abner Anderson

September 15, 1927 - January 3, 2023

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