Ronald Allen Anderson was born in Benson, MN to Gladys (Olson) and Alfred Gerhardt Anderson on April 17, 1934. He grew up in the Swift Falls area and graduated from Benson High School. Ronald served in the US Army. He lived in Minneapolis and worked at Flour City Architectural Metals until he retired and moved to Big Kandiyohi Lake and then to Willmar. Ronald enjoyed fishing, bingo, and spending time with family and friends. He was called from this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. He attained the age of 78 years, 11 months and 9 days. Ronald is survived by his children: Scott Anderson of Plano, TX, Theresa (Rodney) Larson of Andover, MN, Wayne (Shellie) Anderson of Cokato, MN; grandchildren: Daniel (Crystal) Anderson, Jason Anderson, Roxanne (Jeremy) Farber, Darlene Larson; brother: Standly (Bette) Anderson of Edina, MN; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Gladys Anderson; and son, Glenn Anderson.