Stanley W. Anderson

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Anderson, Stanley W. age 94, of Mendota Heights, passed away on Friday, September 22, in St. Paul surrounded by his family. Born in Upsala, Min nesota, August 6, 1923 to Gustav and Katherine Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jaqueline in 1987, his parents, and all five of his siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Marlys; children, Sara Zimmerman (Brad), Andrew Jordan (Kim); grandchildren, Ella, Emma, Libby, and Will; and many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Upsala High School, he helped his mother on their farm, and moved to Minneapolis in 1944 after selling their farm. Anderson was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater from 1944-1946. He worked for several years as a manufacturer's representative for Foley Manufacturing. In 1953 he went out on his own and established The Stan Anderson Company. Stan made the company very successful, winning numerous awards. In 1991 he retired and sold the business to his employees. Stan was a man of deep faith, known by all who knew him as a man of great integrity, kindness, generosity and loyalty. He was an active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church up until the time of his death. He was a long-time member of the Town and Country Club in St. Paul and enjoyed golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 27 from 5-7 pm at O'Halloran and Murphy Funeral Home, 575 Snelling Avenue South, 651-698-0796. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Snelling Avenue South, St. Paul on Thursday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. with reviewal one hour prior to the service. Lunch will be served after the service. A private interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Children's Cancer Research Fund.

Published on September 24, 2017