Wallace Anderson
Wallace (Wally) Eugene Anderson, 91, of Pillager, passed away February 16, 2025, in Pillager.
Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at the Staples Assembly of God Church.
Burial was at the Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager.
Wallace was born January 4, 1934, to Charles and Mary (LeLaCheur) Anderson in Dunning, NE.
Wally had a long career as a field representative for Super-Valu, where he worked for 25 years. He married Marlene Clark on October 1, 1955 and together they built a family filled with love and support. Wally was a man who deeply enjoyed the outdoors, with hunting and fishing among his greatest passions. Wally’s dedication to serving others was shown through his 25 years serving as a Royal Ranger Leader, mentoring and guiding young boys. He was also an active member of the Frontiersmen (now Fellowship), a camping fraternity that further fueled his love for nature and service.
Wally’s legacy lives on in his children; he is survived by three daughters, Rona (Ron) Koch of New Stanton, PA, Valerie Graves of Lakeville and Veronica (Kevin) Taylor of Marquette, MI; one son, Dave Anderson of Pillager; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one sister, Karla DeRose of Rockford, IL.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene; parents; step-mother, Eva Anderson; two brothers, Marvin and Kenneth Anderson; two sisters, Charlene Myhre and an infant sister; one son-in-law Kevin Graves and one granddaughter, Jennifer Graves.
The family is grateful for the many years they had with Wally, whose life will be cherished in their hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: MN Royal Rangers, 1315 Portland Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
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