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James Marvin Anderson Jr.

NICOLLET James Marvin Anderson Jr., age 74, of Nicollet died unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet. Pastor Micah Plocher will officiate and burial will follow in Green Lawn cemetery in rural Nicollet. The Nicollet American Legion will provide Military Honors at the cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet and will continue for one hour prior to the time of service at church on Wednesday.

To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guestbook, go to mvfh.org.

James, known to many as Jim, Andy, Jimmy, Jim Bob and Papa was born in Bridgewater, SD on September 26, 1947 to James Sr. and Lydia (Golder) Anderson. He graduated from Menno High School in 1965. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1969. During this time, he served on the naval ship USS Liberty. On June 5, 1967 the ship was torpedoed in an unprovoked and deliberate attack. Jim was not injured and became part of the cleanup crew until the ship could make it back to dry dock. After his honorable discharge in October 1969, he worked construction which brought him to Nicollet. Jim was united in marriage to Connie Gleason on May 22, 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet. Over the next years he worked for Judson Market, Nicollet Ag and retired from Crystal Valley Coop where he continued seasonal work until his death.

Jim spent many years playing fast pitch softball where he made many lifelong friends. He was very passionate about his community and served on the Trinity Lutheran School board, was a member of the American Legion, Nicollet Conservation Club and served as Mayor and currently a city council member. Jim served on the Nicollet Fire Department for 30 years and continued to serve as Secretary Treasurer of the Rural Relief Fire Association Joint Powers Board. He also enjoyed spending many summers with friends and family at Ragers Acres Campground in Pequot Lakes.

Jim was loved by everyone that met him. He had a smile for everyone and had the gift of gab. He was selfless and was willing to help out where ever he was needed. He would give the shirt off of his back to anyone who needed it. He never held a grudge and would encourage everyone to do the same. He was always level headed and kind. His loved his family deeply and his grandchildren were everything to him and he was everything to them! We will miss him dearly!

James is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie (Gleason) of Nicollet; daughter, Melissa (Rick) Theuninck of North Mankato; son, Josh (Quinci) Anderson of North Mankato; grandchildren Jordyn and Lindsey Theuninck and Weston Anderson; brothers-in-law, Fran (Kathy) Gleason of Nicollet, Dave Kleinsasser of Rapid City, SD; many nieces, nephews and many special friends including Craig and Bev Stevensen and their family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Willard and Florence Gleason, sister Donna Kleinsasser and an infant daughter.

Blessed be his memory!

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