Obituary of Richard Arnold Anderson

Richard Arnold Anderson, age 77, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. 

Rich was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Vera and Arnold Anderson on September 7, 1944.  He attended Holy Trinity Elementary and Benilde-St. Margaret High School.  Rich taught electronics at the NEI College of Technology and Dunwoody College and took great pride in his work as a teacher.

Over his lifetime, he had many hobbies, including camping, canoeing, photography, cross country skiing, biking, traveling and painting.  He enjoyed music and was also an avid reader.  He volunteered his time and resources saving endangered and at risk animals, teaching ESL students at his local library and preserving the Boundary Waters.  

Rich is survived by his children, Monica Fooe (Charles), Julian Abrego (Julie) and Anna Perez (Andrew), seven grandchildren, Jessica, Gina, Maya, Emily, Adrien, Nina and Carson; two sisters, Joyce Mundahl (Barney), Linda White (Don), and his brother, Tom Anderson  (Londa).   He is preceded in death by his parents, Vera and Arnold Anderson, and sister, Janice LaVone. 

Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of Rich’s life at the Cremation Society of MN, located at 1979 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, on Saturday, June 11.  Visitation at 9AM, service at 10AM, lunch will be served after service.