George Anderson

George F. Anderson, age 87, of Grantsburg, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 due to complications following surgery at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. George was born on July 14, 1929 in Grantsburg to Anna (Turnquist) and Harry Anderson. He attended Grantsburg public schools and graduated from high school in 1947. After graduation, George attended St. Paul Bible College where he pursued biblical studies. George returned to the Grantsburg area, and worked at Anderson Oil & Motor Company, his dad’s filling station located in downtown Grantsburg. He also owned and operated a fuel delivery service, delivering fuel to local farmers, homes and businesses. He eventually closed the filling station to focus solely on fuel delivery. He also did furnace repair in the Burnett County area for many years. On October 17, 1959, George was united in marriage to Blanche Mae Moberg. Together, they raised three children, Kristin, Bradley and AnnaLisa at their family home in Grantsburg. George and Blanche spent 45 years together until her passing in 2004. George retired from the Anderson Oil Company in early summer of 1983. In the following years, he pursued various direct sales opportunities and continued repairing furnaces for those in need. On September 23, 2006, George married Ramona Hanson Burton, recently celebrating their tenth anniversary. Together they enjoyed spending time with friends and family, travel, shopping, and attending social events and concerts. George was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg. George’s Christian faith was very important to him and he lived it every day. He also enjoyed camping throughout his life and was a member of the Christian Camper’s Club of Minnesota. He very much enjoyed the friends made during these excursions. He was very quick to share conversation, a joke and a smile. His hobbies included spending time in his woodworking shop making bird houses, bird baths, and various household items. He also developed a love of all things John Deere, collecting scale model tractors and memorabilia. He also owned a Studebaker and especially loved vintage car and tractor shows. Preceding George in death are his parents; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; wife, Blanche; and one infant brother. George is survived by wife, Ramona; children: Kristin (Dale) Hoefs, Bradley (Maya) Anderson, and AnnaLisa Anderson; grandchildren: Cory (Alex), Ryan, Kyle, McKenna and Maeryn; brothers: Jerome (Marilyn) Anderson, Dale (Arleth) Anderson, and John (Pat) Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:00pm, with a time of visitation beginning at 1:00pm, at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Pallbearers are Dale Hoefs, Cory Hoefs, Kyle Hoefs, Norm Hanson, Nathan Anderson and Mike McCabe. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.