Milan "Red" Anderson

Milan J. “Red” Anderson, 87, Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Langdon, ND, died Monday, September 10, 2018 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks.

Milan Jerome Anderson was born October 27, 1930 In Langdon, ND, the son of Milan and Mary (Wilhelmi) Anderson. He was raised and educated at Hannah, ND. He began working for the United Telephone Co., then served with the U.S. Air Force for four years.

Milan married Ardella Messner on October 30, 1951 at Wales, ND. They lived in Langdon, ND where he continued to work for the telephone company for many years and retired as a supervisor in 1996. They moved to Grand Forks in 2003. Ardella died June 8, 2007.

Red was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon and Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Forks. He was very involved with the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Survivors include his daughter, Debra (Raymond) Kern, Grand Forks; son, James (Pamela) Anderson, Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, James (Amy) Anderson, and Jesse Anderson, both of Lincoln, NE; Kaylie West and Kyle West, both of Grand Forks; great grandchildren Graceyn Anderson, Sam Anderson and Will Anderson; sisters, Linda (Phil) Schmaltz, Devils Lake, ND, and Lois Drumright, Missouri; brother, Richard (Sharlene) Anderson, Devils Lake, ND.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardella; and sisters, Charlotte and Janie.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery of Grand Forks.