Ernest L. Anderson

Ernest L. Anderson, 93, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Ernest L. Anderson was born on May 20, 1913 to Anton and Emma Gunderson Anderson in Hawley, MN. He grew up and attended school at the Hitterdal Country School. On December 15, 1951 he married Margaret Bjerke in Lake Park. He began farming with his father, he later farmed in the Lake Park area for eight years until 1960, he then worked construction until his retirement in 1978. After retiring, he enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. Together they lived in Hawley from 1965 to 1983, when they moved to Moorhead, where they have been since. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Anderson, Moorhead, MN; one son, Don Hope Anderson, Moorhead, MN; one daughter, Mary Ann Charles Christensen, Moorhead, MN; two sisters, Ethelyn Estrin, Montevideo, MN, Norma Kronbeck, Hawley, MN; two grandchildren, Jess Fred Bentz and Amber Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Alfred, Little Arthur, Arthur, and Ingvald; four sisters, Selma, Inga, Ella and Amy.