Hubert Hartford Anderson, 88, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, April 11 ^th , 2021 at his home.

Hubert was born January 2, 1933 in Thompson, IA to Selmer and Tillie (Wooge) Anderson on their family farm. He completed school in Mantorville, MN. At the age of 12, his mother passed away and he went to live with his sister, Ruby, in Mantorville, MN, where he completed school and worked on their family farm. He then lived with his sister, Charlotte, in Grand Meadow, MN, and worked as a gas station attendant. After that, he moved to Chippewa Falls, WI and lived with his sister, Martha, and worked at a shoe factory. Hubert then moved to Milwaukee, WI where he lived with his father, Selmer, and was a boiler worker until he was drafted into the army.

He served in the Korean War and was stationed in Japan before ending his service in Kansas.

He married Nancy Louann Brandt on June 9 ^th , 1957 at East St. Olaf Church of Rock Dell.

He worked for Marigold Dairy and Kemp Dairy in Rochester until his retirement.

After retirement, Hubert and Nancy traveled, camped with many friends, and wintered in Texas for several years. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Rochester, one brother, Wilford of Chippewa Falls, WI, his son, Mark (Cindy) Anderson of Prairie du Sac, WI, and his daughter Lisa (Tim) Smith of Mazeppa, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Selmer and Tillie, and four siblings, Martha Belknap, Samford Anderson, Charlotte Ness, and Ruby Gronseth.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Anjanette Bandel officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Burial will follow the service at East St. Olaf Cemetery.

Online condolences are welcome ( www.mackenfuneralhome.com ).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Seasons Hospice or Bethel Lutheran Church.