Chad Anderson

Chad Nelson Anderson age 43 of rural Revere passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 as the result of a farm accident. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, south of Walnut Grove. 

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.  Interment is in St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery.  Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Chad Nelson Anderson was born May 29, 1969 in Tracy, Minnesota to Ken and Sandy (Nelson) Anderson.  He attended Lamberton High School and graduated valedictorian in 1987.  Chad then attended SSU in Marshall, graduating in 1991.  He had jobs at the corn plant in Marshall, then at Jonti Craft in Wabasso and Sanborn Manufacturing in Springfield, along with farming.  Chad loved farming with his dad.  He enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, playing softball and 500, and he loved to read.  Chad was the best son anyone could ask for; he was so caring.  Chad was a great uncle to his nieces and nephews.  He was kind to animals, and loved and spoiled his cat Rufus.  Chad can only be described as a gentle, loving soul.

Chad is survived by his parents Ken and Sandy Anderson; three sisters: Kristin Anderson, Sherri (Rod) Tobin, and Kendra (Mark) Rechtenbaugh; nieces and nephews: Trevor Anderson, Kylee and Erich Frazeur, Amanda, Andrew, and Elizabeth Tobin, and Jacob and Joseph Rechtenbaugh; and many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Helen and Emanuel Nelson, and Val and Eunice Anderson. 

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