Lynn Anderson

Lynn Van Allen Anderson was born on May 8, 1948 in Tyler, Minnesota.  His parents were the late Percy D. and Mary Jane (Burt) Anderson.  Lynn was Baptized on July 25, 1948 at the Presbyterian Church in Russell, Minnesota.

He graduated from Marshall High School with the class of 1966.  Lynn continued his education at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Canby.  He received a mechanical degree and was employed with the Minnesota Highway Department until 1976.

On March 27, 1981 Lynn was united in marriage with Cindy Schmidt at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena, Minnesota. 

Lynn was employed with the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Wadena, Minnesota until his retirement.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Lynn enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycle, reloading ammunition, sporting clays, bird watching, HAM radios, restoring old vehicles and was especially proud of his “65” Mustang.   He was a past member of Ducks Unlimited, Pheasant’s 4ever, Knobhill Sportsman Club, Deer Hunters Association, and the Wadena Elks Club.

On June 26, 2022 Lynn passed away peacefully with his family by his side and under the gentle care of Knute Nelson Hospice at his home in Wadena, Minnesota at 74 years of age.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  Preceding Lynn in death were his parents, Percy and Mary Jane Anderson; parents-in-law, Bill and Delores Schmidt; brother-in-law, Danny Schmidt and sister-in-law, Pat Anderson.

Lynn is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cindy Anderson of Wadena; children: Travis (Louann) Anderson of River Falls, Wisconsin; April (Dave) Kerkvliat of Sebeka; Peter (Jenny) Steinke of Sebeka; Corey (Katie) Steinke of Detroit Lakes; Dustin (Jessica) Anderson of Hendrum; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Les (Linda) Anderson of Park Rapids; brothers-in-law: Dave (Mary Ann) Schmidt of Battle Lake; Doug Schmidt of Wadena; Donnie (Jan) Schmidt of Fargo, North Dakota; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a circle of great friends.

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