In loving memory of

Donald Duane Anderson
December 16, 1927 - September 15, 2022

Donald Duane Anderson of Rochester, MN died on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home.
Gramps was born on December 16th, 1927, to Walter and Emily (Beck) Anderson in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from North High School in Minneapolis and went on to serve in the Navy for two years in WWII. He later married Marilyn Miller on October 8, 1949, they had 4 children.
In 1960, Donald and Marilyn moved to Rochester, and he went on to work at various companies including manager of Marchant Calculator, Regional Manager at AAA, Broker at Viking Realty and Associates Realty, he owned and lived at Starlite Motel for 20 years.
In his retirement, he enjoyed golf, football (especially the Vikings!), the news and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Donald is survived by his spouse, Marilyn; 4 children Deborah Bebee (Ralph), Vicki Hiley, Connie Anderson and Randy Anderson of Rochester; his 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Diana (Buzz) Colton of California.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 1 brother.
A memorial service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home (5421 Royal PL NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. The family would also like if you could do one 'random act of kindness' in gramps memory.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Anderson family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.

Tributes

Dick Graupman wrote on Jan 31, 2023:

"Sorry to hear of Dons passing he was a great guy. You probably don?t remember me, DickGraupman, Don trained me for AAA"

Loan and Tuan Nguyen wrote on Sep 19, 2022:

"Dear Marilyn, Randy and family, On behalf of our parents, we are sending our deepest condolences to your family. Randy, We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of sorrow. Tuan and Loan "

LaVae Ringen wrote on Sep 18, 2022:

"Marilyn, Vicky, Connie, Sorry to hear of Don's passing. I know you have many good memories, from the stories told to the Ceramic Class at the Senior Center. You were blest to have had such a great husband and father. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. LaVae Ringen "

Lauri Englund wrote on Sep 17, 2022:

"Connie and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. You were a very great nurse and daughter for your dad ????"

Henry Lona wrote on Sep 17, 2022:

"Uncle Don, you will be missed. I have many memories of visits to you. I will never forget the time , when my son was about 2 years old, and you were at my parents for a visit. When we got over to their house to see you and Aunt Marilyn, my son, Brandon climbed up your leg, thinking he was climbing up to see his papa, and looked at you and started crying, because you weren't his papa! Although you and my dad did look alike and a 2 year old wouldn't know the difference, but he did! Enjoy the party going on up there, we will see you again some day.??????"

JOHANNE HUFFAKER wrote on Sep 17, 2022:

"Dear Vicki, I?ll always cherish the memories I had with your family. Your father touched a lot of people?s lives - mine included. I?m so glad I got the chance to know him. He will be missed. Our condolences to you and your family, Jo and Dale Huffaker"

vicki hiley and family wrote on Sep 17, 2022:

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LAUREL WITTY wrote on Sep 16, 2022:

"Hey pops, Will miss you and so glad I have so many great memories of you! "WIT""

Connie Anderson wrote on Sep 16, 2022:

"I miss you dad ? !! "