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Robert A. Anderson Jr.

1956 - 2017

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1956

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2017

Robert Anderson Obituary

Robert A. Anderson, Jr.

Saginaw, MI - Age 61, Robert passed away unexpectedly passed away on Nov. 9th. He was born in 1956 in Saginaw. Rob leaves behind his three loving children; Graham, Bridget, and Grace Anderson. He is survived by his brother, Peter Anderson, and his sisters, Mary-Kay Wiens (Greg), and Marsha Anderson. Rob received his Bachelor's degree from U of M and his Master's from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Rob was committed to public service, leading groups that focused on city planning . Rob loved his time in Detroit and being part of the urban renewal efforts under Dave Bing. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up for Rob's three children: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/7Zl0FUZ0Dc

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Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Dec. 3, 2017.
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