John Robert “JR” Anderson, age 75 of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away February 15, 2020.
He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Jerome and Geraldine (Bergum) Anderson on July 7, 1944.
JR graduated from Edina High School with the class of 1962 and continued his education at Normandale College, where he received an associate’s degree in business. He worked for Shedd Brown Specialty in sales. In 1979, he drove for Metro Transit Bus, and retired in 2000.
He enlisted to serve his country with the United States Air Force. He proudly served for four years, and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1966. He later joined the Air Force Reserves in 1983 until 2000.
JR was a member of the Masons Nelson Lodge 135 in Buffalo, MN, Junior Warden of Ark Lodge, member of Scottish Rite, Shriners, and York Rite. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 270 in Buffalo, Fishers of Men, Discover Church in Brooklyn Park, and he helped organize the fall men’s retreat.
He loved spending the winters in Daytona Beach, Florida. He played pinochle with his group of friends: Gail, Jeff, and Judy, and enjoyed spending time with his other friends and neighbors as well on Carl Way in Buffalo.
JR loved to hunt, fish, and golf. Most of all, he loved his family and many friends who came into his life. Love you, JR.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Anderson in 2014; father in 1961; mother in 2009; and grandpa, Robert Bergum in 1967.
JR is survived by his wife, Leah E. Anderson; step-daughter, Tracy Beauchamp; step-son, Wayne (Kelli) Swart; step-grandchildren, Maclain and Caiden Beauchamp, and Gavin and Kaila Swart; brother, James (Sandy) Anderson; niece, Heather; nephew, Brian; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Discover Church, 1400 81st Ave N, Brooklyn Park. Interment will take place at 1:45 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meet in assembly area #3.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
John will be forever loved and we will miss him dearly. With love and deep sympathy,
Maria, David and family❤️
Alas, my Brother!
The Celestial Lodge has grown by one more great man!
I remember JRs smile and wit at the Air Reserve Base, and thoroughly enjoyed going to Cedar Point on Eagle Lake near Dreyden, Ontario, where the fishing was good and fellowship even better. I was not aware that he was a member of Nelson Lodge…I was just there last summer! A good man, he will be missed.
Leah, my sincere condolences. I am Joe’s brother Jim’s
sister-in-law and spent family occasions together with
Joe in our “younger” years. Joe always carried a very upbeat
and unique presence about him. I have many happy memories of
times gone by. Thank you to Joe for his service to our country
to keep us safe and free. God bless you Joe!!