Roger Anderson, age 87, formerly of New Town, more recently of Williston, ND, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Bethel Lutheran Home in Williston, ND.

Roger Anderson was born June 28, 1930 in Minot, ND to Rudolph and Lillian (Sattergren) Anderson. He was raised on the family farm his father homesteaded in 1916. Roger attended elementary school in Mountrail County and graduated from Sanish in 1948. He entered the Army in February of 1951, serving for 2 years at Fort Carson Co.

On March 17, 1973 Roger married Marion Lee and also inherited 8 kids. Roger enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grand children and great grandchildren; who were not afraid of his voice. Together, Marion and Roger farmed until their retirement. Farming was his main occupation and also spent many years as a rural mail carrier. He also worked at the FUO station and spent many years on the Howie TWP Board; along with driving a school bus and custom combining with Gene Pennington.

Roger enjoyed horses and rode steers in the Sanish Rodeo. He was an avid hunter, spending 50 years doing so with Raymond Blegen. Roger was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church, 4 Bears Saddle Club, American Legion, Eagles in Watford City, served on the Elevator Boards and was a past member of the Elks in Minot.

Everyone knew where Roger was by his voice, which will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion Anderson; parents, Rudolph and Lillian Anderson; his son, Gary Lee; grandson, Cody Larson and by his great-grandsons, Jalen Lee and Tayler Fladeland and by his sister-in-law, Nadine Anderson

Roger is survived by his children, Sharon (Calvin) Brown, Alan (Debbie) Lee, Mark (Cheryl) Lee, Keith (Stella) Lee, Aneda (Jack) Fladeland, Tammy (Pem) Hall, Sheri (Gary) Danks; 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; Roger’s brother, Leonard Anderson; his nephew, Mark Anderson; his niece and Nola Anderson.