Robert A. Anderson


Robert A. "Bob" Anderson was an American businessman and politician.

Early life and education

Anderson was born in Wadena, Minnesota, and graduated from Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
He attended the University of Miami, where he earned his degree in finance.

Career

Anderson served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was commissioned a corporal. He was a small business owner and manager. Anderson lived in Ottertail, Minnesota with his wife and family. He served in the Minnesota [House of Representatives] from 1977 to 1996 and was a Republican.

Death

He died from pancreatic cancer at his home on Otter [Tail Lake] in Ottertail, Minnesota, on October 25, 2006.