Wesley E. Anderson

Wesley E. Anderson, 87, of Chatfield passed away on November 7, 2015, at home on the farm, surrounded by family. He was born in Racine, MN on March 24, 1928 to Edward and Nellie Anderson.

He grew up on the family farm near Chatfield and attended Chatfield High School, and Ag School in the Twin Cities, MN.

He married Dorothy L. Braun on October 20, 1949, in Kellogg, MN, and the couple farmed and raised their family in the Chatfield area. Dorothy Anderson died on April 22, 1995.

Wesley is lovingly remembered by  a son, Marvin (Ann) Anderson of Chatfield and six daughters, Linda (Larry) Laures of Rochester, MN; Susan (Gary) Eisenman and Julie (Ernie) Wright of Chatfield, MN;  Karen (Philip) Eickhoff of Fountain; Cindy (John Gorski) Anderson of Kansas City, MO; and Lori (Marcus) Quam of Stewartville; and son-in-law Jeff Gathje of Rochester; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are a sister, Marcella King, of Spring Valley and sister-in-law, Mary Agler of California.  He was preceded in death by his wife, son Steve, daughter Kate Gathje, a brother and a sister.

Wesley loved farming, was an avid pilot, collected antique cars and tractors, and for many years, owned and drove a team of draft horses.  He and Dorothy hosted many fly-in breakfasts and barn dances, and had many friends in the Chatfield area and beyond.  He will be greatly missed by his family.

A Funeral Service  will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2015,  with Fr. Tom Loomis officiating.   Visitation will be held at Riley Funeral Home from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  Committal Service will be in the Sumner Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Chatfield.   Visitation will continue on Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials are preferred to the Sumner Presbyterian Cemetery.