Russell Clarence Anderson

Russell Clarence Anderson of Lady Lake, Florida (formerly of Pine City) passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2015 at the age of 87. Russell was born on January 22, 1928 to Reuben and Olga Anderson in Pokegama Township. He attended a one room country school and graduated from the Pine City High School. In March of 1946, Russell enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and served in Japan through January 1947. Upon returning stateside he attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree in 1951. He was employed by J.R. Short Milling in Chicago, Illinois. Russell carried a school picture of himself in his wallet until his death; he must have had some good memories of that year in school. Russell is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Russell is preceded in death by his parents Reuben & Olga Anderson, sisters and brothers-in-law: Gladys (Vern) Roche, Lois Anderson, Audrey (Jim) Stensgaard, Corinne (Tom) Harrity and brother and sister-in-law Jim (Dorothy) Anderson. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate at a memorial service for Russell on Friday, November 13, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City, Minnesota. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. The interment will take place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Russell Anderson formerly of Pine City are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service - Swanson Chapel in Pine City, Minnesota. www.funeralandcremationservice.com