Donald Anderson M.D.

Donald T. Anderson, M.D., 93, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Memory Unit of Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Don was born June 3, 1918 in Red Wing, MN, son of the late Ole and Clara (Schroeder) Anderson. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1936 and entered the four year bachelor program at the Hamline University in Madison, WI. Upon completion of his pre-med requirements, Don was accepted to the medical program at University of Wisconsin – Madison. He obtained his Doctorate Degree in Radiology from UW Madison and was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served at the Charles Miller Hospital in St Paul, MN, and then went to the V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Don married Ruth I. Ovalson on June 5, 1943 and she preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2000. They lived in Chicago while Don completed his residency and then moved to Kingsford in 1951 and have resided here since that time. For many years they spent their summers at their cottage in Spread Eagle, WI. Over the years he practiced radiology at DCMH, the VA hospital in IM, Crystal Falls Hospital, and Anderson Memorial Hospital in Norway. He fully retired from radiology in 1985, but still served on the Tumor Board for many years at DCMH. He had also served on the school board of Breitung Township, the State Radiology Board, and the MI State Licensing Board for Physicians. One of his highest achievements was being made a Fellow of the American College of Radiology in 1973. He also received a Wall of Honor award in 2005 from Red Wing High School.Don was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Country Club, the Chippewa Club, Spread Eagle Golf Course and Rotary. He loved downhill skiing which he did till the age of 80. Don was an avid golfer, enjoyed his flower gardens, loved to whistle and could carry tunes wonderfully. Most of all, Don enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He is survived by three children, Michael (Nancy) Anderson of Fort Collins, CO, and twins, David (Sandra) Anderson of Aurora and Laurel (Robert) Kitslaar of Luxemburg, WI; two grandsons, Andrew D. and Benjamin D. Anderson, both of Aurora; a sister-in-law, Elaine "Jane" Scoville of Citrus Heights, CA; and nieces, Barb (Neal) Siewert and Jeanette (Len) Strutz both of Red Wing, MN and their families. He was preceded in death by brothers Leonard (Mildred) Anderson and Doyle Anderson, and a sister Agnes (Maurice) Hartery. Private family graveside services will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Red Wing, MN in the spring. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dr. Donald Anderson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Donald Anderson M.D.

June 3, 1918 - March 2, 2012