Robert M. Anderson, 98, Albuquerque, N.M., passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026, after a long, fruitful life.
Bob was born on Oct. 18, 1927, at Dallas, Wis., to Matthew and Bertha Anderson.
He lived through nearly a century of history, meeting each chapter with a smile and determination to not only work hard, but to also enjoy life. From building one of the first milking parlors in Wisconsin to designing commercial horse drawn carriages and restoring antique popcorn wagons, Bob’s life was filled with friends, customers and travel to places across the United States.
He also touched countless lives in Barron County through his volunteer work at the Barron County Historical Museum and community involvement in Chetek.
Surviving are a daughter Anita Husby of Albuquerque; a grandson Jeffrey Husby of Orlando, Fla.; a granddaughter Shannon Collins of Denver, Colo.; a son-in-law Tom Collins of Basalt, Colo.; and a great-grandson Joshua Husby of Orlando, Fla.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise (Knutson) Anderson, and a daughter Jane Collins.
A celebration of life will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, in Menomonie, Wis., at Old Town (903 Cedar Falls Road). All who knew Bob are invited to attend.