Russell D. Anderson, 68, of Gettysburg, SD, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home surrounded
by his wife and children.
A celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the United Methodist Church,
Gettysburg, with Pastor Laura Cook presiding. Burial will take place at a later date in the Carlson Cemetery,
Viborg, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Russell David Anderson was born September 9, 1956, in Yankton, SD to Ray and Darleen (Berquist) Anderson.
He grew up on a farm near Viborg, SD.
Russell met the love of his life, Jeannee Andre at “Lover’s Lane” in 1974. They married on June 28, 1975, and
just celebrated their 50 th anniversary. They were blessed with three children, Teresa, David and Jeremy.
Unfortunately, they lost David at birth.
Russell was a wonderful father but really shined when the grandbabies arrived. He loved to spoil them all.
Russell farmed near Viborg until the family moved to Edgemont, SD. He started his city maintenance
supervisor career there which eventually led him to Gettysburg where he retired. He enjoyed retirement with
Jeannee. They traveled and spent time with family and friends.
Russell will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish Russell’s life include his wife, Jeannee, Gettysburg; daughter, Teresa Hanson (Darrin),
Presho; son, Jeremy Anderson, Gettysburg; grandchildren: Karralynn (Casey) Uthe, Presho, Kallie Shook
(Clayton), Newell, Kennadee Shook, Kash, Kori, Kais, and Kami Hanson, all of Presho; sisters: Ida (Jim)
Lefort, Yankton, Mary Hendrickson, Sheridan, WY, and Cleo Anderson, Mitchell; brother, Ivan (Vickie)
Anderson, Irene; sisters-in-law: Sheryl (Scott) Bachtell, Viborg, Diane Andre, Black River Falls, WI, and Kathy
Andre, Beresford; brothers-in-law: John Andre, Waterloo, IA, and Leroy Brown, Irene; and several nieces,
nephews, and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Darleen Anderson; in-laws: Ralph and Iona Andre; son,
David Russell; sister, Ruth Anderson; brothers-in-law: Daniel, David, and Terry Andre and Larry Hendrickson;
sisters-in-law: Jeannette Brown, Suzanne Andre, Ginny Anderson; and several friends.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Russell’s arrangements.
(www.familyfuneralhome.net)

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