Max Arnold Anderson (1942-2007)

ANDERSON, DUGGER, EVANS, FRITZ, OGLESBY, SARGENT, OSWALT

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 8/10/2007 at 08:23:36

NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, August 9, 2007.

Max Arnold Anderson, 64 of Collins, died on Monday, August 6, 2007 at Story County Medical Center in Nevada. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 9 at the United Methodist Church in Collins with Pastor Pam Flanigan officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Collins.

Max was born on September 16, 1942 in Ames to Frederick W. and Mabel E. (Dugger) Anderson. He served in the U.S. Navy. On January 4, 1988, Max married Elaine Jean Evans in Collins. He retired in 2003 as a secondary road maintainer for Story County. Max served as the Commander of the Collins American Legion. He enjoyed tractors, weaving, puzzles, reading, garage sales, spending time with family, and helping others.

Max is survived by his wife, Elaine of Collins; a son, Bruce Vasey (Ronda) of Collins; 3 daughters, Melissa Anderson of Joplin, MO and Mindy Fritz (Jeff) of Colo, and Kelly Oglesby (Randy) of Collins; 2 sisters, Marjorie Sargent and Wanda Oswalt (Russ), all of Collins; and 5 grandchildren.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe Anderson and Jim Anderson.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 8 at the church.

A memorial fund has been established for Collins Community Projects.

Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with Max and his family.

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