Robert Paul Anderson

Robert Paul Anderson
“Bob”
Coach Bob A

Age 91, of Richfield. Devoted husband, loving dad, and dedicated grandpa. Proud alumni of the University of Minnesota, where he played on the 1956 NCAA championship baseball team. Special Education teacher and coach at Roosevelt High School. A founding member and 23 year supporter of the Roosevelt Foundation, where he was critical in increasing RHS activities funding, awarding student scholarships, funding the athletic complex and golf tournament, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He impacted the lives of countless kids through his teaching and coaching, and was a passionate advocate for parks and natural lands. He had the rare distinction of visiting every national park in the continental U.S. and was proud of his Scandinavian heritage, taking trips that allowed him to meet extended family and learn about his family tree.

Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Lois (née, Jorgensen); children, Lezlie (Thomas) Vermillion, Nancy (Arthur) Anderson, Elizabeth (Mark) Gallucci and Bradley (Beth) Anderson; grandchildren, Jacob Vermillion, Carrie Jo (Russell) Hoen, Nicolette Anderson, Kristina (Gavin) Luhman, Hannah Gallucci (Sam Miller), Grace Gallucci, Morgan Anderson and McKenna Anderson; great-granddaughter, Haley Hoen; sister-in-law, Betty Anderson; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Carl Haddon and Camille Anderson; brother, Haddon Anderson; loyal dogs, Ashley and Annika.