Obituary - Kurt Anderson

Kurt Edward Anderson, 49, son of Darrell and Elizabeth (Hoppe) Anderson, was born March 7, 1969 at New Rockford, N.D. He grew up on a farm in Grandfield Township, rural Sheyenne. The funeral service was held Oct. 22 at First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. Rev. Doug Nemitz and Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated, special music was provided by Mary Ellen Rue and recorded songs. Honorary bearers were Kalli Anderson, Kierra Anderson, Keegan Anderson, Jenna Anderson, Alexa Anderson and Emma Anderson.

Kurt graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1987, and attended Lake Region College in Devils Lake, N.D., where he took up diesel mechanics. He worked for a couple of farmers and then proceeded to take over the family farm.

Kurt was a member of Eden Lutheran Church, the Eagles Club and Eddy County Rod and Gun Club, and he also served on the Grandfield Township Board.

Kurt is survived by his parents; brothers, Korey of New Rockford and Kent (Carla) of Bismarck, N.D.; five nieces, and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Emma Anderson and Paul and Margaret Hoppe.