Archie S Anderson

life story

Archie Anderson 84 of North Branch, MN passed away from Alzheimers disease on December 22, 2021 at Encore Memory Care in Hugo, MN.

Archie was born the youngest of 10 children on December 13, 1937 to Roy and Mary Grace (Salisbury) Anderson in Emmetsburg, Iowa. In 1947 the family moved to a farm near Windom, MN where Archie enjoyed farm life and riding horses. He graduated from high school in 1957 and enlisted in the National Guard. He later served in the Army, stationed in Korea where he trained German Shepherds.

Archie married Betty Schroeder in 1962 and had 3 children, Pamela, Mark, and Steven.

Archie was a Teamster and worked with ANR Freightlines until his retirement.

Archie is survived by his children Pamela (Kevin) Laumeyer and her 2 daughters Allison and Ashley Gengler. Mark Anderson and his 2 daughters Nyesa Anderson (Brian Gray) and Susan Anderson (Zach Atwood). Steven (Joyce) Anderson and daughters Lizz, Paula, Melissa, and Dominique, and his 10 great grand children.

Archie is proceeded in death by his parents, 5 brothers Harris, Charles, Hobert, Roy Jr, and John, and 4 sisters Margaret, Florence, Mary Ann, and Viola.

Interment of Ashes will be in the spring in Windom, MN.

memorial service

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services