Richard "Dick" Ferdinand Anderson, age 85 of Winthrop died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Winthrop.

Funeral service will be 11 am on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Pastor Paul Tessmer will officiate, and burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Winthrop Area Honor Guard. A luncheon reception will follow the burial at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-SOUTH CHAPEL in New Ulm.
Visitation will be from 9-11 am on Monday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm.

Richard is survived by his significant other, Betty Johnson of Winthrop; step-daughter, Lisa (Merlin) Schwecke of Gibbon; and step-grandchildren, Karissa, Mariah, and Micah Schwecke.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Anderson; and step-son, David Johnson.

Richard "Dick" Ferdinand Anderson was born December 6, 1931 in New Ulm to Roger and Viola (Fritsche) Anderson. Growing up in New Ulm, Dick was a 1950 graduate from the New Ulm Public High School. Soon after graduation, Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served from 1949-1969. During his time in the Navy he served on the USS Damanto, Forrestal, Sierra, and Anderson as a Craft Captain and Ground Patrol before his retirement from the military in 1969. After his retirement, Dick moved to Winthrop where he worked at the fertilizer plant and a machine/welding shop for an additional eighteen years before he fully retired. In life, Dick appreciated the simple things. When he could, he enjoyed pheasant hunting and fishing. To socialize with friends and neighbors, he played cards and especially enjoyed cribbage. What brought him the greatest joy at times was just a simple drive in the car with Betty where they could truly appreciate their surroundings. Dick was a lifetime member of the American Legion, and the VFW. Blessed be his memory.