Orlin S. Anderson, 84, Served in the U.S. Army

Orlin S. Anderson, 84 years, of Montgomery, IL, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Countryside Care Centre in Aurora, IL. He was born March 1, 1929 in Swift County, Minnesota, to the late David E. and Olga E. nee Thorseth Anderson.

Orlin proudly served his country as a private first class in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952.

 He was a former member of Interpreters for the Deaf and served two years as a missionary to the deaf in New York City. He worked many years as the Director of Pastoral Care Lutheran Hospital Ministries.

 He is survived by his sons Bryant (Laura) Anderson of Montgomery, IL, Brent (Chris) Anderson of Champaign, IL, two grandchildren Jordan and Noah Anderson of Montgomery, IL, 5 step-grandchildren, sister Opal (Julian) Elvecrog of Bloomington, MN, brothers Darrell (Marie) Anderson of St. Paul, MN, Roderick (Rosa) Anderson of Richfield, MN, and Kenneth (Elizabeth) Anderson of Chattanooga, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hertha Anderson, and three brothers Earl, Floyd and Myron Anderson.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421.

Arrangements were entrusted to Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL 60543. Memorials may be directed to Concordia Seminary, 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 or St. Matthew’s United Church, 2039 26A St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 2B9.

For more information call 630/554-3888

Obituary provided by the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory