Richard Arnold Anderson
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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.
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Jean Captain
June 11, 2022
Mary Wood called to tell me that Rich had died. I am sad. He was a wonderful presence. I taught with him at NEI. I remember the canoe the arctic trips - early spring on the St Croix. I am in Grand Marais right now and I think of him every time I see a canoe on a car. I was hoping to be there for the memorial, but I have pneumonia. My condolences to Rich's family and friends.
Jean Captain
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Clay Bartholow
June 7, 2022
I'm saddened to hear that Rich has died. He was always so vigorous and full of life. The last I heard he was on an African wildlife safari! I taught electronics with Rich at both NEI and Dunwoody. We spent time together outdoors camping at Lake Agnes along the Superior Hiking Trail, winter camping along the North Shore and in Glacier National Park ("Hey Rich, are you sure that's the right trail?"), and canoeing on the St.Croix River. I enjoyed Rich's odd sense of humor. Remember his portfolio of 'another use for a laptop computer' photos? Getting near retirement, his penchant for large print books? I'll miss you Rich. Take it easy.
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