Robert “Bob” Anderson, 61, of Winner, SD passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at his home in Winner.
Memorial service was held on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 6-7:00PM with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Bob was born July 25, 1960 in Pierre, SD to Carl and Doreine (Johnson) Anderson. He was the youngest of five siblings. He attended school in Lyman County and spent much of his time on the family farm north of Kennebec, SD. As a youngster, Bob enjoyed rodeoing and life on the farm.
In the “Red Hot Summer of 1983”, Bob met Laurie Bertram at a wedding dance in Witten, SD. She thought he was “so handsome” in his white sweatpants and cowboy hat. This chance encounter led to marriage just 5 months later. During a blizzard, on Nov. 26, 1983, the two exchanged vows at the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church in Winner, SD. Laurie often recalls the ‘wedding chase’ was so slow, they got passed by a farmer in a tractor on the highway. To this union, two boys were born. Zachary Emanuel was born on Bob’s birthday, July 25, 1985, in Rapid City, SD. Initially living in Rapid City, the family decided to move to Winner, SD in 1986 to be closer to family. Joshua Robert arrived 2 years later on Aug. 22, 1988, in Winner, SD.
By this time, Bob had started driving for United Van Lines, moving household goods from coast to coast. As the boys grew, summer trips in the truck with Bob ensued. These trips were enjoyed by all and would be remembered for years to come. Although the trips are fond memories now, one can only imagine the challenges of housing two rowdy boys in a truck sleeper for days on end. This is probably the time Bob’s hair started to turn white.
During the times not spent on the road, Bob loved rodeoing, camping, hunting, and fishing with family and friends. His quick wit, abundant jokes, and funny stories (often told so much that most listeners knew them by heart) were always a sure bet during these get-togethers.
Years later, once the boys had grown older and the “trips with Dad” were over, Bob and Laurie were blessed with two grandsons, Jace Robert and Ty David. These three were a match made at a pond. Fishing trips, muddy shoes, and endless giggles were always guaranteed during their time together. Trading jokes and having adventures “out North” will not be soon forgotten. Bob loved his grandsons, and they loved their Papa Bob more than anything.
Bob is survived by his wife Laurie, sons; Zach (Taylor) Anderson, and Josh Anderson; his sister Linda Vavra, and grandsons Jace Anderson and Ty Anderson.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Darlene Cudmore and Carla Cudmore and brother Richard Anderson.
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