Kenneth Anderson

Kenneth E. Anderson, 93, of Langdon, ND, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society of Lakota, ND.

Kenneth was born June 1, 1931, in Vang, ND, to William and Johanna (Knutson) Anderson. When Kenneth was only 3 years old, his father passed away. At this time, his uncle, Lawrence Knutson, moved in with Johanna and helped raise Kenneth and his sister, Anna. Kenneth was raised and went to school in Vang, ND. He married Muriel (McKinnon) on October 20, 1952, in Walhalla, ND, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Right after they were married, Kenneth enlisted in the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1954 after being stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was proud to have served and to be a veteran. Upon his discharge, he returned back home. He and Muriel spent that first winter in Vang then moved to the family farm by Easby, ND, and lived there many years before moving to Langdon. They welcomed two sons, Miles and David. After moving to Langdon, Kenneth kept farming, which he enjoyed very much; he was proud to be a farmer. 

In 1966, Kenneth and Muriel started a custom harvesting business, Anderson & Sons, traveling down to SW Oklahoma over the summer and working their way back home as the crops progressed. There were also many years after the harvest was done at home that they would load up and go back to South Dakota and Kansas for the fall harvest of soybeans, milo and corn. During the winter months for a few years, Kenneth would haul grain to Duluth, MN; he also worked as a security guard during the construction of the missile site in Nekoma, ND. 

Upon retiring, Kenneth and Muriel were fortunate to winter in Arizona for many years. Muriel passed away in 2012. In 2014, Kenneth met a special friend, Donna, and they spent the next six years together either in Apache Junction, AZ, or in Chetek, WI. Kenneth entered the Osnabrock Living Center in 2020 and spent a year there before moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota. Kenneth enjoyed deer hunting, playing cards, shaking dice, dancing, and the trips to the casinos with his friends. He also enjoyed and was proud to have been a hard worker and provider for his family. Kenneth was a member of American Legion Post #98, VFW, Eagles Aerie #3454, and United Lutheran Church in Langdon.

Kenneth is survived by his sons: Miles (Teresa) and David (Amanda) of Langdon; four grandchildren: Scott, Ross, Justin (Carlye); and Chelsea (John); and six great-grandchildren: Aurora, Piper, Hunter, Luke, Kolton, and Jameson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years, Muriel; uncle Lawrence Knutson; sister Anna; brother-in-law Hans Olson; and special friend Donna Davey.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at United Lutheran Church in Langdon with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.