Gerald "Gary" L. Anderson

Gerald "Gary" Lloyd Anderson died peacefully on October 31, 2026, at his home in Sleepy Eye with his family at his bedside.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. The clergy will be Pastor David Nissen. Interment will be at Home Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Gary was born on February 3, 1947, in Morris, Minnesota to Lloyd and Irene (Krei) Anderson. He attended Morris Public School and graduated from there in 1965. He enjoyed playing basketball, football and baseball throughout his high school career and he hit his first home run his senior year. He attended St. Cloud State College for two years before enlisting in the United States Army where he served three years. Gary served as a MP in Germany. After his honorable discharge from the army, Gary moved to Minneapolis and worked for Minnegasco. While working in Minneapolis he met Cynthia Milne. They were married June 24, 1972, in Mabel, Minnesota. They were blessed with two sons, John William Anderson in 1975 and Matthew Paul Anderson in 1979.

Gary enjoyed family time camping, fishing, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports and participate in school activities. Gary also enjoyed golfing with his friends over the years. After retirement, he enjoyed making mini donuts in his concession trailer at various events.

Gary is survived by his wife Cynthia; sons, John (wife Charity) Anderson, Matthew (wife Elizabeth) Anderson; grandchildren, Aidan, Noah, Talitha and Josiah Anderson and Brendan and Quinn Gaborik; brother-in-law, David Milne and wife Sandra; and four nieces and nephews, Paula, Chad, Chris and Jennifer.

Gary was preceded in death by his father and mother; stepfather, Merle Stevenson; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Doris Milne.