June 6, 1931 - November 14, 2024
Robert "Bob" James Anderson passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Julie; son, Gregory; son-in-law, Jeffrey; grandsons, David and John; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sister.
Bob was born in LaCrosse, WI on June 6, 1931, and raised in Minneapolis. He graduated from Central High School in 1949 and attended electronics school. He began his lifelong career at Honeywell and was in the Naval Air Reserves from 1950 to 1958. He and Phyllis were married in 1960 and were active members of Woodlake Lutheran Church. Bob enjoyed volunteering with many organizations including Woodlake, Boy Scouts, Richfield Police Reserves, MSP Travelers Assistance Program, VEAP and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed traveling and the family took many memorable road trips. Bob retired in 1994, and he and Phyllis traveled and were annual Florida "snowbirds". His faith was important, and he cared deeply for his family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Woodlake Lutheran Church.
Memorial Service
Monday, December 2, 2024
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior to service.
Woodlake Lutheran Church
2120 W. 76th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Rest in Peace Bob
Bob was always a ray of sunshine no matter where I would run into him.
Church, the grocery store, or as I was out plowing by his house.
It has been many years since I had seen him, but a memory pops up that makes me smile.
Keep smiling up there Bob