Gale E. Anderson

Gale E. Anderson, age 78, died peacefully Sunday, August 14, 2005, in his home in Dilworth, MN. He was under the loving care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, whom the family wishes to gratefully thank for their excellent loving care.

Gale Eldon Anderson, the son of Albin E. and Mildred (Leroy) Anderson, was born July 5, 1927, in Killdeer, ND. The family moved to Wadena, MN, and later to Staples, MN, where Gale grew up and received his education.

In January of 1946, Gale entered the US Army Air Corps. He was honorably discharged in May of 1947. After his discharge, he returned to Staples and worked in a gas station.

On June 14, 1950, Gale was united in marriage to Delores Dickman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples, where they made their home. While in Staples, Gale worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad.

In 1958, the family moved to Dilworth, where they have lived since. Gale worked as a bricklayer on the construction of St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, MN. He worked at FM Asphalt Inc. for 23 years and from 1974 until 1987, he and his wife owned and operated the Tastee Freez on 8th Street in Moorhead.

After selling the Tastee Freez, Gale was semi-retired, but continued to work for local farmers and as a partner with his sons, "The Garage Guys". For the last 22 years, Gale and Delores have wintered in Texas.

Gale was a man of strong Christian faith, and deeply loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Delores, Dilworth; three sons, Gary (Barbara), Fargo, Greg (Julie), Moorhead, and Gene (Stefanie), Fargo; two sisters, Agnes Rychner, Staples, and Dorothy
Gale was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Delbert, who was killed in combat in Europe during WW II.


Visitation: Tuesday, from 5 PM to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.


Funeral: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at 1:30 PM
Dilworth Lutheran Church, Dilworth with burial in Felton City Cemetery, Felton, MN.