Russell Albert Anderson Minneapolis, Minnesota Obituary

Russell Albert Anderson

Russell A. Anderson Former Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson died Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Sally Anderson; and brother, Wayne. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Kristin (Ostby) Anderson; children, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Schmitz, John Anderson, and Sarah (Cooper) Harriss; granddaughters, Eva and Vivian Harriss; step-grandsons, Michael and Thomas Schmitz; brothers-in-law, Bryn (Barbara), Mark, and Karl (Mary Alice) Ostby. A private family service will be lived streamed (bethlehem-church.org) Thursday, September 24th at 11 am, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Visitation, Wednesday, September 23rd from 5-7 pm at Gill Brothers Minneapolis Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Interment ~ Frohn Eastside Cemetery, Bemidji, MN. Russ was a shining light to all the people he touched. He will be missed by family, colleagues and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to honor his memory to any of the following organizations ~ Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Olaf College, Domestic Violence Council, or the University of Minnesota Law School. www.GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS, MN 612 861 6088
May 28, 1942 - September 15, 202005/28/194209/15/2020
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Sally Moen
September 24, 2020
Dear Family of Russ Anderson, Today I watched Russ’s funeral service. I loved the hymns and singing, the pipe organ, Becca and John’s remembrances, the chosen scriptures. It was all wonderful. It reminded me of sitting in the chapel at St. Olaf. He had an outstanding c... Continue Reading
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Kevin McGrath
September 24, 2020
Kristi n and Family: please accept my condolences. I was privileged to be among Russ' first law clerks at the Minnesota Supreme Court. It was a wonderful year working with as fine a jurist as I've met. I quickly learned that his "I'm just a country Judge from the 9th" bi... Continue Reading
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John Lindstrom
September 23, 2020
Russ and I we’re appointed as district judges in 1976. He became a giant in Minnesota justice, raising to the role of Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Yet he ever forgot his roots. He respected the role of the trial judge. Rest In Peace my friend

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Peggy Chaput
September 23, 2020
Kristin and family,
I have many fond memories of Russ and your family working for Court Administration in Crookston. Russ was a very wise man and had many stories to share. He also told me that the best advocate for your children is you as a parent. I never forgo...
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Steve
September 21, 2020
I was one of the lawyers in Judge Anderson’s very first civil jury trial as a new judge in Crookston. When the trial was over he asked us how he did. Realizing that he had a good sense of humor I told him that there were a few minor mess-ups but for the most part he did ... Continue Reading
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Tribute Store
September 18, 2020
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.'
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Tracy Ellenbaum
September 17, 2020
My condolences to you all. I am so sorry to hear of Russ’s passing. I have such fond memories of him growing up. Every time I hear a James Taylor song, I think of Russ. I remember all the sleepovers I had with you (Sarah) and your dad would pick up cinnamon raisin bi... Continue Reading
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Sarah Smith
September 17, 2020
Dear Becca and Family - My sincere sympathy and love. Your dad was an amazing, generous person and I am so glad to have known him. Lots of love.
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elke bell
September 17, 2020
Dear Rebecca and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We know how much you loved him. We think of you often with such fond memories.
You're in our thoughts during this sad time.
Warmest regards, Elke and Ken Bell
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Tribute Store
September 17, 2020
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, and Russell will be missed greatly. From all of us at MSBA,
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