Herman Christopher Anderson

About Herman

Herman Christopher Anderson, age 95, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab in Bagley, MN.

Herman was born to Ole and Marie (Holeman) Anderson on October 3, 1928 in Bagley, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He went to school through the 8th grade, then he went to work various jobs to help his family.

Herman entered the Army in May of 1951 and served his country in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953 as the rank of corporal. He met the love of his life, Lois Orr in Blackduck, Minnesota. They married on April 28, 1956.

After their marriage, they made their home in Bagley. They moved to the farm in 1963, and made their home there for 58 years.

He worked several years doing construction, including Anderson Bros. in Fosston. He bought a semi and worked over the road, leased to North Central Jobbers out of Northwood, ND for 25 years. He also owned a sawmill, which he really enjoyed, sawing lumber for himself and neighbors. Herman also had a gravel business, which he ran with Lois. He also served six years on the Nora Township board.

Herman enjoyed hunting and fishing, making many trips to Canada with his wife and family. He mostly enjoyed sawing lumber. Herman and Lois did a lot of traveling in their camper.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Mary (Bradley) Maruska; three grandchildren, Daren (Dawn) Maruska of Fairbault, MN, Jan (Scott) Netland of Bismark, ND, and Brady (Kristi) Maruska of Bagley, MN; 8 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lois Anderson; 11 siblings; his cousin, Norman Anderson; his special nephew, Scot Anderson; and other friends and relatives.

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Funeral Services for Herman

January 19, 2024

Cease Family Funeral Home 407 Getchell Ave NE, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior. Interment will be held at Bagley City Cemetery. Military Honors accorded by the Irvin Blix American Legion Post No. 16 of Bagley, Minnesota.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home