Brent Anderson

Brent Earl Anderson was born July 4, 1951, in Wells, Minnesota, the son of Earl & Helena Anderson. He attended school in Wells and graduated from the University of Minnesota-Mankato. Brent earned his living as a trim carpenter and his specialty was stairways. He was an avid Minnesota Gopher fan and enjoyed gardening, reading and politics. He was a great help to many people and will be greatly missed. After knowing Jackie Blue for 39 years, they were wed on June 4, 2011. Brent passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Granite Falls. He was 61 years of age. He is survived by his wife Jackie; stepson Ben (Kris) Rosaasen of Prior Lake; Dr. Dawn (Edward) Bruner of Tustin, California; Denise (Mike) Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Bradley (Linda) Anderson of Austin, Texas; Beth (Doug) Hackbarth of Victoria; Alex (Tracy) Blue, James Blue, Laurie (Ron) Pooler all of Granite Falls and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Helena and niece Blake Bruner.