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Russell Anderson Obituary
Russell "Russ" D. Anderson
December 30, 1933-September 23, 2019
ORION-Russell "Russ" D. Anderson, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
Visitation will be 3 – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd, Orion. Funeral services will start at 11:00 a.m. at Edgewood Baptist Church (2704 38th Street), Rock Island, on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Burial will take place at Western Township Cemetery, Orion. A memorial fund has been set up for Russ' 10 grandchildren.
Russ was born on December 30, 1933. He was the son of Willis H. and Clara M. (Johnson) Anderson. He graduated Orion High School in 1951 and married D. JoAnne Magnuson on February 6, 1954, at Swedona Lutheran Church. Russ was a farmer and auction business owner for 60 years.
Russ was a member of the American Farm Bureau, a former coach for the Osco Cyclones Little League and a former leader for the Osco 4-H Hustlers, with Al Stenzel. He currently was attending Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island and the Orion Christian Church. He had strong ties to the Osco Community Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion, former Moline Gospel Temple, and the East Moline Foursquare Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, JoAnne; children, Bruce (Angela) Anderson, Orion, Jeff (Vicky) Anderson, Osco, Larry (Kris) Anderson, Orion, Dorene (Troy) Smith, Harvard, IL; grandchildren, Brad (Aubry) Anderson, Christopher Perley, Todd (Allison) Anderson, Stacey (Drew) Jorgensen, Travis (Megan) Anderson, Curt (Jessica) Anderson, Haley Anderson, Carlie Smith, Josh (Aspen) Anderson, Molly Anderson; and 6 great-grandchildren, Aidan Jorgensen, Will Maher, Landon Jorgensen, Brynnley Anderson, Mason Jorgensen, and Emily Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Anderson; mother, Clara Anderson; brothers, Bob and Dean Anderson; and grandson, Craig Anderson.
Russ loves his wife, children, grandchildren, St. Louis Cardinals, music, any and all activities that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in.
He loved talking with people and making new friends. Above everything else he loved JoAnne and his family.
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Danny Tatman
October 1, 2019
To the Anderson Family sorry to hear of your loss Russ was a wonderful MAN I know Dad and Larry always had fun with Russ at the car auction he will be missed
September 27, 2019
Our sincere sympathy to family of Russ !So sorry we couldn't get there but wish good memories to Joann and our friends, the kids. He was a fine man to all who knew him.Much love, Bob & Kay I.
Don & Joyce Hoover
September 27, 2019
I am so sad to hear the message that Russ has passed away. Joyce and I grieve with the family, we are so ever grateful for the kindness that Russ has extended to us time after time. We appreciate Bruce, Jeff, and Larry for they have known us for 40 years or better. We are praying for your family at Russ passing. Into the arms of Jesus.
Brad Hubbard
September 27, 2019
I have such great memories of spending time at the Anderson farm and going to basketball games. Russell always had boundless energy. It was such a pleasure to have spent time with Russell and the Anderson family. Russ will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Anderson family.
Daryl Carlson
September 26, 2019
One of the nicest men I've ever met. Our sincere condolences and prayers for the entire family.
George Roberts
September 25, 2019
Bruce,Jeff,Larry and Dorene. Please accept my heart felt condolences. Your father was an outstanding man and my memory of him will be everlasting. I salute him for having such a fine family which I can proudly call friends.....Russ, rest in peace, you will be missed.
Chuck Stephenitch
September 25, 2019
Russ will always be the Senior ring man to me. He was one of the nicest people in the auto business I knew. Never without a smile for his customers. It was always so comfortable and warming to be around him. He will truly be missed til we meet again. Chuck Stephenitch and the entire Ken Nelson auto group from Dixon Illinois
September 25, 2019
May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant your family hope and comfort during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11
Douglas Ramey
September 25, 2019
I first met Russell Anderson at an auction he was conducting outside of Orion in the 1970's. His charismatic, witty and welcoming manor were instantly apparent. My Dad, Henry Ramey, would attend Mr. Anderson's auctions just to see him in action. I attended school with Larry Anderson and grew to respect him greatly. The fruit did not fall far from the tree with any of Mr. Anderson's remarkable family. The world is much poorer for his passing but he still is with us through the blessing of his family.
Larry Anderson
September 25, 2019
Sharon and I have known Russell and his family for many years. We worship together, laugh together, sang together. We considered him our friend and brother in the Lord. His absence will be felt, we will miss his piano playing, his laughter, his opinion, and his love for his family and friends. Humanity has suffered a loss and Heaven has gained a victory.
Larry and Sharon Anderson
Jon Peck
September 24, 2019
I met Russ at the Quad City Auto Auction. He always met me with a smile and a great handshake. I will miss that greeting but his legacy will live on in the entire Anderson family. RIP Russ I will miss you.
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