ALLEN BERT ANDERSON
Allen Bert Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Marshall County Health Care Center, in Britton, SD.
The celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Langford, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at the church, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m.
Allen Anderson was born on May 8, 1934, in Newport Township near Langford, SD on the family farm, to Anton and Olga (Jerde) Anderson the second of four children. He grew up on the family farm west of Langford, where he attended church. His elementary education was received in rural Marshall County schools and he graduated from Langford High School in 1952.
Allen “Bubs” Anderson was united in marriage to Janice Goreham on November 4, 1955 in Langford. After marriage Allen and Janice traveled to New Jersey, Georgia, and eventually Germany while Allen was enlisted in the United States Army. While in the Army, Allen was a member of Military Police (MP) among other assignments. Allen was honorably discharged at the rank of SP 5 Buck Sergeant in 1958. After their return from Germany, Allen and Janice made their home on a farm southwest of Langford.
Together Allen and Janice worked hard to build the family farm. During his years farming Allen raised livestock such as milk cows, stock cows, pigs, sheep, horses and chickens. He also farmed the soil raising wheat, corn, sunflowers, flax, oats, and barley.
Allen was affectionately called Bubs by all who knew him. Bubs worked sun up to sun down with livestock and crops while farming, but was never too busy at the end of the day to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He nurtured his daughter Lori’s love for horses and his son Chad’s love for hunting. He was known as a compassionate soft-hearted man who was kind to all. He was a devoted father, husband and grandfather who always put family first. Bubs also enjoyed wood carving during retirement and carved many wonderful works such as cowboys, horses, buffalo and eagles. He especially enjoyed carving Santa Claus and giving them to his family to display during Christmas. Bubs also loved gardening. He was especially talented at raising watermelons which he loved to share with everyone. Bubs was also a Mason for 60 years.
Allen and Janice raised two children, Lori and Chad, and shared over 60 years of marriage before Janice passed away in 2016. Bubs continued to make the farm near Langford his home until he passed away.
Blessed to have shared Allen’s life is his son: Chad (Darci) Anderson, Tracy, MN; grandchildren: Codi (Jake) Smith, Lake Preston, SD; Braden, Albrecht, North Sioux City, SD; Gavin Albrecht, Broomfield, CO; Cobey, Caden and Avery Anderson all of Tracy, MN; great-grandchildren: Sage, Joey and Andie Smith all of Lake Preston, SD; and sister: Betty (Anderson) Beck, Hecla.
Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; daughter, Lori; granddaughter, Tia Albrecht; parents Anton and Olga Anderson; sister, Marie Anderson and brother, Raymond Anderson.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. pricefuneralchapel.net.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Chad Anderson – 344 4th St. East – Tracy, MN 56175.