Raymond M. Anderson
May 26, 1926 — September 9, 2018
Raymond M. Anderson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Higley Mansion Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Raymond was born May 26, 1926, in Buchanan County, Iowa, the son of Paul and Bertha (Reece) Anderson. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 as a Seamen First Class during World War II. On January 25, 1947, Raymond was united in marriage to Margaret Besta in Cedar Rapids. He worked at Hubbard Milling Company for 31 years. Raymond was a member of the American Legion Post 727 and Teamsters. He enjoyed sports, camping, and traveling with his wife and her two sisters. Raymond’s greatest love was spending time with his family.
Raymond is survived by his sons, Raymond R (Rona Bradshaw) Anderson of Iowa City, Iowa and David A. (Susan) Anderson of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Bryan (Molly), Amy (Dan), and Dan; Great-grandchildren, Ian, Ellen, Katy, and Clark; brother, Marvin (Violet) Anderson of Marengo, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marie Morrison; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Anderson; wife of 70 years, Margaret Anderson; brother, Fay Anderson; and sister, Lucille Plotz.
Raymond was born May 26, 1926, in Buchanan County, Iowa, the son of Paul and Bertha (Reece) Anderson. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 as a Seamen First Class during World War II. On January 25, 1947, Raymond was united in marriage to Margaret Besta in Cedar Rapids. He worked at Hubbard Milling Company for 31 years. Raymond was a member of the American Legion Post 727 and Teamsters. He enjoyed sports, camping, and traveling with his wife and her two sisters. Raymond’s greatest love was spending time with his family.
Raymond is survived by his sons, Raymond R (Rona Bradshaw) Anderson of Iowa City, Iowa and David A. (Susan) Anderson of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Bryan (Molly), Amy (Dan), and Dan; Great-grandchildren, Ian, Ellen, Katy, and Clark; brother, Marvin (Violet) Anderson of Marengo, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marie Morrison; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Anderson; wife of 70 years, Margaret Anderson; brother, Fay Anderson; and sister, Lucille Plotz.
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