Richard Anderson

Funeral services for Richard Anderson, 88, of Claremont will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Groton.  Rev. Terry Kenny will officiate.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Groton, under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Monday, May 13th from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Richard passed away on April 30, 2024, at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Richard was born on June 28, 1935, in Britton, SD, to Raymond and Bessie (Peterson) Anderson.  He attended country grade school and graduated from Claremont High School in 1953.  Richie was a farmer from birth and followed his passion for his entire lifetime.  He was united in marriage with Dona Mae Cooper on August 1,1954, in Groton, and together, they were blessed with a daughter, Vickie.  

Rich was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Groton. He was a collector of many things, including farm equipment, John Deere tractors, and farm toys.  Rich was active in the James Valley Tractor Club and the James Valley Thrashing Association.  In his earlier years, he was an avid bowler in both Claremont and Groton. Rich and Dona enjoyed traveling; they took their niece and nephew on two trips each year, creating many wonderful, lasting memories.

Celebrating his life is his daughter, Vickie (Charles) Windham of Belle Fourche, SD; his brother-in-law, Dale (Helen) Cooper of Sun City West, AZ, and their children: Mike Cooper and Bill (Ruth) Cooper, and their grandchildren: Sarah (Brian) Wiles, Kyle (Diana) Duncan, Jenny (Alex) Koons, and Michael (Carly) Cooper; brother-in-law, Glenn (Wendy) Cooper of Groton, SD, and their children: Bonnie Cooper and Charlie (Kelly) Cooper, and their grandchildren: MacKenzie (Matt) Gable and Ava Cooper.  Rich is also survived by his extended family, Ricky, Bonnie, Jacob, and Mindy VanderVorst.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife in 2008; and his siblings, Miles, Alan, and Loretta.

Casketbearers will be Mike Cooper, Bill Cooper, Charlie Cooper, John Anderson, Mike Frey, and Larry Peterson.

Casual dress/John Deere attire is requested for the services.

Condolences may be directed to Vickie Windham, 11067 Wagon Box Dr., Belle Fourche, SD 57717.

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