Thorwald H. Anderson, Jr.

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Anderson, Thorwald H., Jr. 86, of Minnetonka, MN passed away on April 1, 2023. Formerly of Denver, CO and Lubbock, TX, he was born in Kansas City, MO on January 6, 1937. Upon graduating from Lubbock High School in 1954, he attended the University of Mississippi where he received a BA in political science in 1958. He then served over three years of active duty as a junior officer in the Navy. Following his discharge in 1961, he moved to Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota and received his juris doctorate degree, with honors, in 1964. After law school he was a Trust Officer for Marquette National Bank before joining Everett, Thiel, and Root as an associate attorney. He was a member of the Minnesota House from 1963 through 1969 and served on the Judiciary Committee during his tenure in the House. In 1969, he left private practice and politics to become an Assistant United States Attorney. During his 26 year career with the U.S. Attorney's office for the District of Minnesota, he was the chief attorney in the criminal division and twice served as both U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney. In 1996, he was appointed as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District where he served on the bench until retiring in 2007. He also taught criminal law at Hamline Law School as an adjunct professor and continuing legal education courses. Thor was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, an active member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, and a member of Business Forum in the Twin Cities. He loved music, especially Italian opera, traveling, reading, and walking. He was always quick with a joke, story, or advice depending on the situation. He was very proud of his service in the Navy, attending Ole Miss, and anything related to Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thorwald and Katherine Anderson; and daughter-in-law, Lynn Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jennifer S. Anderson; sons, Thor L. Anderson and Christian D. (Masako) Anderson; stepson, Eric A. (Jennifer) Stine; stepdaughter Christa L. Stine; granddaughter Heather (Andrew) Dornberg; step granddaughter, Nicole Harraway; step grandchildren William and Madelyn Stine; and great granddaughter, Marilyn Dornberg. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2PM with visitation one hour prior at Washburn-McReavy, Edina Chapel, W 50th Street at Highway 100. Private interment to follow at Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on May 7, 2023