Gary Wayne Anderson

Gary W. Anderson, age 65 of Belle Plaine, died on Thursday morning, March 20, 2014 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Fr. Michael Kaluza will officiate the Mass. Gary was born on February 10, 1949 in New London, CT to Ardmoure and Ramona (Olson) Anderson. He grew up on the East Coast and moved to Hanska, Minnesota where he graduated from Hanska High School. He married Rosanne Johnson on December 11, 1971 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Gary worked for many years as a general contractor, remodeling hotels and restaurants. He was an engaging story teller, with a quick wit and great sense of humor. He cherished his family and his devoted wife of 42 years. Gary is survived by his wife, Rosanne; Children, Christine (Bruce) Skluzacek of Montgomery, MN, James (Margaret) Anderson of Trophy Club, TX, Michael (Hanny) Anderson of St. Louis Park, MN, John (Tosha) Anderson of Henderson, MN and Laura Anderson of Mankato, MN; Grandchildren, Makayla, Landon, Luke, Connor and Evan Skluzacek, Ethan, Caleb and Elizabeth Anderson, Mateo and Marcelo Anderson and Sophia Anderson; Sisters, Sharon (Howard) Finstad of Hanska, MN and Linda (David) Larson of Hanska, MN; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Leo Frederickson and a brother.