Glenn Anderson

Glenn Anderson, 97, of Iron Mountain passed away at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born in Iron Mountain on June 13, 1924 to the late Arthur and Esther (Saxon) Anderson. Glenn lived in Iron Mountain all his life. Glenn graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1942. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on Destroyer Escort USS Scott 214 during World War II. He was trained as a yeoman but was reassigned to be a signalman because of his knowledge of Morse code and flag communications that he had learned as an Eagle Scout. On February 1, 1947, Glenn married Margie Michaud in a double wedding with Delbert and Marion (Lindstrom) Utgaard at the First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Glenn worked at the Ford Motor Company in Kingsford and the A&P store. He also worked with his Uncle Victor Kasen to be trained as an electrician. He attended Dundon Business School in Iron Mountain. Glenn’s next job was as a desk clerk at the Dickinson Inn in Iron Mountain. Glenn later became manager and eventually became part owner of the Dickinson Hotel (Inn) until he retired. While working at the hotel, he was instrumental in coordinating ski trains from the Chicago area to ski at Pine Mountain. After retiring, Glenn became manager of the Four Seasons Club and Resort in Pembine, Wisconsin and then stayed busy with other part time jobs. In retirement Glenn continued to pursue his interest in carpentry. He made and gave away hundreds of “pallas” small Swedish stools to children in the Iron Mountain area and would often ship them to his friend’s grandchildren. He had a business card that stated: Glenn Anderson, Maker of the Palla, Swedish for Stool. He was very proud of each and every one that he made and gave away. He also made benches, desks, clocks, and wooden calendars for family members. Glenn was also an electrician and would help out anyone who needed electrical work done. Glenn was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. In his younger years, he was very involved in the church. His faith was very important to him. As an avid golfer, Glenn enjoyed his membership at the Oak Crest Golf Course for many years. Over the years he had 2 holes in one. Glenn was a member of the Kiwanis Club and had served as President. He was also involved with the Kiwanis Ski Club. He sold buttons at the ski tournaments and when he was older brought coffee and food to those that were selling buttons. Glenn is survived by his daughter Vicki (Thomas) Luoma of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and his son Mark (significant other Renee Berg) Anderson of Oconto, WI. Also, he is survived by 6 grandchildren: Karolyn Hyde of Sault Ste. Marie, Steven (Stacy) Luoma of Pinckney, MI, Cale Anderson of Oconto, WI, Shea (significant other Nicole Belongia) Anderson of Oconto, WI, Macrea (Melissa) Anderson of Kingsford, and Peter (significant other Sarah Maus) Sauve of Marinette, WI. Also, he is survived by 8 great grandchildren: Eli Luoma, Grady Anderson, Reese Anderson, Makenna Anderson, Logan Neta, Kylee Neta, Kylie Sauve, and Eli Sauve. Glenn is also survived by his niece Kris (Alex) Khor, and nephews Jeff (Vicki) Michaud and Fr. Greg Michaud. He is also survived by great nieces Natasha, Alyssa, and Mya Khor and great nephews Andrew (Kari) Michaud and their children Jackson and Juliette and Ryan Michaud, many cousins and many friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margie, his grandson Craig Anderson, his in-laws George and Edith Michaud, his brother Darwin and his wife Alta Anderson, infant sister Joyce, his brother-in-law Don Michaud, and his brother-in-law Gerald and his wife JoAnn Michaud, and his step-mother Opal. Visitation will be on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 am at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Paul Strom will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or the Kiwanis Ski Club. Condolences to the family of Glenn A. Anderson may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Glenn Anderson

June 13, 1924 - July 26, 2021