Gerald Anderson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 14, 2025, at the age of 68, Gerald Anderson (Benson, Minnesota), born in Starbuck, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Anderson to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gerald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Anderson and Jessie Anderson (Grussing); his father-in-law Eldon Flaten; and his brother-in-law Kevin Flaten. He is survived by: his wife Carrie Flaten; his siblings, Gene Anderson (Donna) of Benson, David Anderson (June) of Glenwood and Connie Sankey of Glenwood; his brothers-in-law, Keith Flaten (Debbie) of Swift Falls and Lonnie Flaten (Linda) of Apple Valley; and his mother-in-law Betty Flaten of Swift Falls. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Hills Lutheran Church (201 Falcon Ave, Benson, MN 56215). A memorial service was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
