Merle Anderson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Merle Anderson, born on August 15, 1945, on Fishing Lake First Nation

Merle was a kind, loving man who found joy in the relationships he shared with his nieces, nephews, and their children. Though he was never married, he found fulfillment in his family who valued his insight and encouragement. He had many friends and enjoyed meeting new people. He had a keen sense of humour that all will miss. 

Merle traveled extensively in the United States and Canada and liked to focus on seeing important historical monuments. He liked to share that he had dipped his foot in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He found a special affinity for Anchorage Alaska and wished to live there. He found peace and harmony in the beauty of nature that connects us all. 

Merle traveled across Saskatchewan and Alberta, working as a journeyman carpenter and journeyman electrician. He enjoyed watching wrestling and boxing, and attending pow wows. He had a lifelong passion for horseracing he shared with his father. 

Merle was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Peter, his sisters Rita (Pete) Lesann, Frieda Young, Joan Anderson, and Yvonne (Irwin) Steiner, and his brothers Mervin Anderson and Maynard Anderson. He is survived by his partner Esther, sister Brenda Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish his memory.

Merle’s sudden passing has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of those who knew him, but his legacy of love, craftsmanship, and joyful spirit will live on. He will be truly missed.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Tompkins Funeral Home Chapel.  

The burial will take place at 11 am on Thursday, September 26, at the Wadena Cemetery.

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Once it is finalized, it will be posted here