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Vincent Raymond "Vinnie" Anderson

Wayzata, Minnesota

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Anderson, Vincent Raymond "Vinnie" age 86 of Wayzata, born July 11, 1927 in St. Paul, MN to Carl and Martha (Johanson) Anderson, went home to Jesus on August 18, 2013. Vince was an amazing husband, father, grand- father and friend. He is a retired electrical engineer from Honeywell and served in the Navy during WWII. Vince was a member of the Twin City Radio Controllers group. He grew up in Clarkfield, attended St Peter high school and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia Burnett Anderson (Vickie); children, Martha (Tom) Reis, Audrey (John) Fox, Nancy (Jim) Nelson, Joan (Andrew) Powell; sister, Aina and brother-in-law, Roger Boraas; sister-in-law, Caroline Anderson; grandchildren, Erin, Emily, David, Nelson, Isaiah, Elliot, Clayton, Griffin, Lily and Ryker; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Gabrielle and Ella; extended family, Graham and Diane Vermooten and their sons, Ryan and Shane from South Africa. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Delwin Anderson; sisters, Margaret Dahlgren and Miriam Nielsen; sister-in-law, Evelyn Anderson; brother-in-laws, Charles Dahlgren and Myron Nielsen. Memorial service is August 25 at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3745 Shoreline Drive, Navarre, MN 55391 (952) 471-8433; gathering of family and friends beginning at 2 p.m., meal to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Habitat for Humanity. Interment will be at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Peace Garden.

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Vickie,
We have so enjoyed getting to know you and Vinnie the past four years! We are saddened by his passing. I will miss seeing you both drive past my house and waving. Seamus and I wished we had photos from our Fagerness Point neighborhood "Ugly Sweater Holiday 2012 Party". Vinnie had such a great time! We are happy that we provided laughs and silly times for you both. You are a dear and we are always just around the corner!

Vickie, I just heard of Vinnie's passing. It brought back wonderful memories of the times we spent together at church and the bridge table. My sympathies to you, Jeanne Martin Stromberg

I met Vince about 10 years ago when I joined TCRC. He, along with several other TCRC members, was an instant friend. Always friendly, and always looking at the bright side of life. I knew it immediately I would enjoy being a member of TCRC with members the likes of Vince. Of course I was saddened to hear of his passing. I will miss him very much. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Bernie & Carrol Gaub

Sorry we can't be there to join in the celebration of Vince's life. An amazing man with a smile no matter what the circumstances. He will be greatly missed on Fagerness Point and at Good Shepherd. Our sympathy to all his wonderful family.

I met VInce in 1983 when my wife and I spent Christmas in their beautiful home on Lake Minnetonka. Diane had been an Afs Student in 1796 and had always spoken about them, from that time on I became a part of the family - like a son and called him Dad - I was priveleged to spend many happy celebrations with them and a highlight was their visit to South Africa in 1999. Vince was a true gentleman - always positive and smiling - with a listening ear and ready to give advice when asked for. My...

I was fortunate to know Vinnie, as for many years, he would walk the mall at the Wayzata Bay Center waiting for dear Vickie to workout at our Curves. His wonderful smile and warm heart will be remembered always. Also to Vickie, Joni and Andy , and grandkids, our dear neighbors, our sincere thoughts are with you at this time of loss. love, Bobbi and Morrie

Yes, always that smile! Fond memories of Campfire days with the girls.Thinking of you Vicky and all the family. Andrea Dahl