"Dorthy & family; First of all please accept our deepest sympathy. Morrie was a real friend and he will be missed by a lot of friends. Bettie Lou and I will miss him every Sunday. He will always be sitting in the seat right behind us in church. There will be a real vacancy in our coffee get together after church as well. It is always a joy to remember someone as a true friend. Morrie was just that. May the Good Lord Bless you and your family . You are bound to miss him a lot, but it is comforting to be able to remember someone as a dedicated member of the Kingdom of God. Morrie was that also. With love and deep sympathy Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke"
In loving memory of
Morris Carl Anderson
July 27, 1928 - October 1, 2012
Morris Carl Anderson, 84, of Rushford, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at his home.
Morrie was born on July 27, 1928 to Melvin R. and Catherine (Humble) Anderson in Norway Township, Fillmore County. He was raised in Lanesboro and graduate from Lanesboro High School in 1947.
In 1950, he entered the United States Air Force as a staff Sargeant of Finance. He was stationed in Denver, Colorado and discharged on August 5, 1954.
On May 5, 1951, Morrie was united in marriage with Dorothy Larson in Austin, MN. In 1968, the Anderson's moved to Rushford. Morrie was employed in the banking system and later as an insurance agent.
Morrie was an active member of many Rushford community organizations. He was a 50 year plus member of the Lions Club, the Rushford Lutheran Church and their Mens Club, the Rushford Saddle Club, Ferndale Golf Course, American Legion and the Rushford Electrical Commission.
Morrie is survived by his wife, Dorothy; five children, Mike (Sue) of Dodge Center, Maureen Hurley of LaCrescent, Karen (Steve) Culhane of Rushford, Kathy (Lance) Jameson of Eagan, MN, Jeff (Jill) of Superior, WI; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred (LaVerne) Johnson of Mabel; 3 sisters - in- law, Bev Benson of Houston, Dagny Anderson of Lanesboro, Marian Anderson of Preston; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 brothers - in - law, 1 sister -in-law, 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, October 4 at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will take place at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.
The family prefers memorials be directed as Morrie requested to Rushford Lutheran Building Fund, Good Shepherd Foundation, Lions Foundation or the American Heart Association.
A sincere thank you to Winona Area Hospice Services for their compassionate care.
Please share a memory of Morrie, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/338414
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time."
"I was sorry to read of Morrie's passing. My sympathy to all of you. May your memories bring you comfort and God's promise of eternal life give you peace."
"May God strengthen each of you during these difficult days."
"Prayers and blessings to you, Dorothy and family. Morrie always had a smile on his face no matter how he was feeling. He always took the time to greet those around him. May the memories of Morrie continue to be your strength."