Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth G. Anderson, age 84, of Strandburg died on Friday, December 3, 2021, at a Lake Norden care center, ending a courageous fight against Alzheimers. A Strandburg High School graduate, he returned to Strandburg after retiring.
A memorial service was conducted on Tuesday, December 7, at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg.
Kenneth was born on January 13, 1937, to George and Effie Anderson in Watertown, and was raised in Strandburg. He graduated from Strandburg High School in 1955 and joined the U.S. Navy in the fall of 1955. He devoted four years of service and was honorably discharged on September 3, 1959.
Kenneth married Darla Elaine Bren (Anderson) on June 2, 1960, and they settled down in Strandburg to start their family. The family moved to Watertown where he began his career as an hourly production worker with Minnesota Rubber in 1966. He was promoted to general manager in 1971 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1991. He also managed and operated Professional Mailing and Marketing, Dakota Style Chips, and wrapped up his career at Terex.
After his retirement, Ken and Darla moved to the family farm in Strandburg.
Ken generously served in many leadership positions including the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for six years, the Watertown Community Recreation Board for seven years, the Grace Lutheran Church Board of Deacons, and the Employer Support of National Guard and Reserve State Committee for six years. He also received the Watertown Jaycees Boss of the Year award in 1972.
Kenneth loved the country life and could often be found in the garden, on his lawnmower, or next to a bonfire. He was an animal lover who enjoyed his horses, dogs, and cats. He loved anything sports related, especially the Vikings, Twins, and Notre Dame, rarely missing a game.
Survivors include his daughter, Jaci (Brent) Wolfe of Claire City; sons: Marcus and Steven Anderson of Watertown and Brent (Marilyn) Anderson of Rosemount, MN; grandchildren: Brandon (Kellie) Johnson, Kirsten (Tim) Lee, Kelsey (Leigh) Hansen, McKenzie Fjelland (friend Corey), Nolan, Hazel, Maizie and Bryn Anderson; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Tayson, Breayah, Jaxon and Lylah; siblings, Shirley (Al) Robish of Strandburg, Carol (Bruce) Fisher of Iowa City, IA, and Vernon (Jan) Anderson of Carrington, ND; son-in-law, Tony Griesshaber, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his wife; daughter, Teresa Anderson Griesshaber; parents, and sister, Jean Anderson.
Arrangements by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel, www.wightandcomes.com.
