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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota



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In memory of

Frank Anderson

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Clarkson Healthcare in Rapid City at the age of 96

Frank O. Anderson was born June 15, 1924, in Wall, South Dakota, the son of George and Nellie (Lanam) Anderson. He grew up northwest of Wall on the family farm. He attended elementary school at Cedar Butte Country School and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1942.

Following graduation, he worked on the family farm and was united in marriage to Bernice Sebade on May 11, 1946 in Wall and to this union were born four children, Gloria, Linda, Craig and Gwen. They made their home north of Wall on George Anderson's homestead. Later, they moved on the river breaks until Frank's father's death when they moved to a location northwest of Wall where they raised their family.

Frank continued to farm along with his son Craig until 2013. He continued to live on the farm until January 2019 when he moved to the Primrose Retirement Community. In January, 2020 Frank moved into Clarkson Health Care.

Frank's passion was farming, he also enjoyed wood working and made multiple pieces of furniture and cabinets. He enjoyed welding and could make or fix just about anything and enjoyed a game of pool with friends and family.

Survivors include his son, Craig Anderson of Rapid City, his daughters, Gloria (Rod) Gunn of Rapid City and Gwen (Wayne) Davis of Wall and Leah Sebade of Loveland, Colorado; a son-in-law, Brad Kooiker of Harrisburg, SD, one brother, Donald (Betty) Anderson of Wall, two sisters-in-law, Edith Paulsen of Wall, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, a daughter, Linda and a son-in law, Roger Barber, his parents, George and Nellie Anderson, his Mother and Father-in law, Henry and Anna Sebade, a brother, Howard (Ruby) and four sisters, Fern (Mel), (Larry), Myrtle (Dale), Shirley (Tony), (Sid) and Fay (Bob), brother-in-laws, Delbert (Armista) Sebade, Norman (Doris) Sebade, Dayton (Marvel) Sebade, Raynold Paulsen, sister-in-law Eunice (Howard) Johnson.

A processional through the countryside where Frank grew up and lived most of his life will begin at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. We will depart from Wayne Davis' Shop, 19 Stone Drive, Wall, SD and turn west on I-90 to Cedar Butte Rd; North past the Frank Anderson Farm to 229th Street; West, past the George Anderson homestead to Foster Road; South to Anderson Hill Road; East back to Cedar Butte Rd and South to I-90, East back to Wall. Family and friends are invited to join the processional or park along the route to pay their respects at a safe "COVID" distance.

A graveside service will follow the procession with interment at the Wall Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to: 24 Stone Drive, Wall, SD 57790. Memorials will be directed to Feeding South Dakota and Clarkson Healthcare.

A processional through the countryside where Frank grew up and lived most of his life will begin at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. We will depart from Wayne Davis' Shop, 19 Stone Drive, Wall, SD and turn west on I-90 to Cedar Butte Rd; North past the Frank Anderson Farm to 229th Street; West, past the George Anderson homestead to Foster Road; South to Anderson Hill Road; East back to Cedar Butte Rd and South to I-90, East back to Wall. Family and friends are invited to join the processional or park along the route to pay their respects at a safe "COVID" distance.

A graveside service will follow the procession at the Wall Cemetery.

  • Thinking of you with sympathy and prayers for your family! ~ Veva Wernke Wall, SD (11/29/2020)
  • Our love and prayers go out to the Anderson Family. Denny and Susan ~ Denny Susan Walsh Miami, Florida (11/23/2020)
  • Gwen and Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
    ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis, SD (11/23/2020)
  • To all of the family I extend my sincere sympathies at the passing of a great man. His influence & legacy will extend into future generations. Influence was not something he strived for rather was just what happened as he went about living his best life & showing his children, grandchildren, extended family & friends how to do the same. God bless this new angel & may He also hold close all whom he loved & who loved him. ~ Marcia Schneider Eisenbraun Custer SD (11/22/2020)
  • Very sorry for your family's loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Terrence Culhane Sioux Falls, SD (11/22/2020)
  • So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Marv and Jeanne Botz Wall (11/22/2020)