May 13, 1934 - January 18, 2026
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.
Memorials / Donations preferred to the Mpls Roosevelt High School Foundation.
Visitation
Friday, January 30, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Memorial Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:00PM
Visitation 1 hour prior
Lakewood Cemetery Chapel
3600 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Interment
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
I was a student at Roosevelt from 1979 to 1982. I participated in football and baseball. I was never close to Bob A or knew much of his history. My freshman year he taught me more about basic baseball than anyone before. Years later I walked into the pancake breakfast and he remembered me by name. I never excelled in sports. No matter. A fine man.
So sorry to hear about your loss. My parents were Ione and Duane Ringhand and were friends of Lois and Bob for years. Mom and Lois taught school together. Once a month they would get the husbands together and they would have Bridge night. My dad passed some 10 years ago and now he and Bob can reminisce about the good ole days in heaven. Mom sends her condolences to Lois and the entire Anderson family.