Frederic “Frog” Anderson, 85

Frog Anderson

Blue Earth – Frederic “Frog” Anderson, age 85, of Blue Earth, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.

Memorial services and burial at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth will be held at a later date. Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com

Frederic Ora was born on July 31, 1935 in Blue Earth to Ora and Alice (Larson) Anderson. He attended Blue Earth schools. After school, Frog enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Frog married Janice “Jan” Ehrich on April 28, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elmore. The couple then moved to Blue Earth and became active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Frog worked as a truck driver for many years.

His passion in life was horses. Frog was an avid horseman and could be found at the sale yard for their monthly horse sales. He also enjoyed watching rodeos with Jan. Frog had a great personality and a sense of humor that will be missed.

Fred is survived by his children, Lori (Paul) Koenig, of Arizona, Steve (Brenda) Anderson, of Blue Earth, Tim Anderson, of Blue Earth, Doug (Janet) Anderson, of Birchwood, Wisconsin, and Amy Imbery, of Blue Earth; grandchildren, Chad, Josh, Brooke, Dan, Eric, Alyssa, Samuel and Jack; step-grandchildren, Leah and Brooke; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ethan, Madison, Landon, and Vincent, Gwyneth, Micah, Elsa, Johan, and Colin; brother, Rodney (Marsha) Anderson, of Blue Earth; and sister, Alana (Randy) Sippel, of Sherburn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan; an infant daughter, Jill; and his parents.