John H. Anderson

John H. Anderson, 77, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Crookston, Minnesota, died on August 4, his birthday, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John Halvor Anderson, the son of Herman and Mildred (Halvorson) Anderson, was born on August 4, 1934, in Minot, North Dakota. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Nina and Judge Halvor Halvorson. He was educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1952. John continued his education, attending North Dakota State University. He met LuEtta Hanson at NDSU, and they were united in marriage on June 30, 1954 in Fargo, North Dakota. They were married for 57 years. John received his Business Administration Degree from NDSU in 1961. John owned and operated Anderson Beverages Incorporated. in Crookston, Minnesota until his retirement in 2001. John and LuEtta enjoyed spending their winters in their home in SunLakes, Arizona, and spending time at their lake home on Lake Sallie with family during the summer. John was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Elks, Eagles, and Lions Rotary Clubs, and Minakwa Country Club all of Crookston. He was also served on the board of the Minnesota Beer Wholesalerchr(39)s Association. John enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, classic car club, and restoring his 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery. Most of all, John loved spending time with his family. John is survived by his wife, LuEtta of Detroit Lakes, MN; seven children, Rebecca Anderson (Mike Illg) of rural Detroit Lakes, MN; Gregory (Patricia) Anderson of Crookston, MN; Susan (Robert) Rohde of Gilbert, AZ; Greta (Jeffrey) Whelan of Crystal, ND; Brian (Kathy) Anderson of Crookston, MN; David Anderson of Tempe, AZ; Daniel (Stephanie) Anderson of Gilbert, AZ; nine grandchildren, Anna and Kate Whelan, Frances Anderson, Abbie and Jacob Anderson, Carson Rohde, Sophia Anderson, Jonathan and Macie Anderson; sister, Nancy Lium of Fargo, ND; two brothers-in-law, Del (Mary) Hanson of Detroit Lakes, MN and Dennis Hanson of Ohio; nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dennis Colliton and sister Sally Colliton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to Hospice of the Red River Valley. (1102 W. River RD. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501)