James Andersen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Andersen (Underwood, Minnesota), who passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Andersen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Marvin Chris Andersen; and his former wife Janet Andersen. He is survived by: his former wife Janet Foster; his wife Else Andersen (Larsen); his children, John Andersen (Christine) of Holland, Joy Andersen Reider (Matthew) of Victoria and British Columbia; his stepdaughters, Michelle Pixton (Brett) of Boise and Melissa Emerich (Adam) of Oronoco, Minnesota; his grandsons, James and Ethan Andersen; his stepchildren, Everett, Oliver, Alexander Reider, Corrine, Luke Pixton, Aiden and Aubrey Emerich; and his sisters, Nancy Johnson (James) of Richfield and Cherllyn Andersen of Edina. He is also survived by many nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sverdrup Lutheran Memorial Fund, Habitat for Humanity or Fergus Falls Food Shelf.