FUNERAL SERVICES : 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN with Pastor Sara Jensen officiating.VISITATION : 5-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.INTERMENT : Bethel Cemetery, Park Rapids, MNSURVIVORS : His son, Dennis Anderson of Park Rapids; 9 grandchildren: Sara Gallus of Becker, Lori Cannon of Park Rapids, Rachel (Keith) Mueller of Nevis, Becky Corbid of Champlin, Kevin (Holly) Corbid of Stillwater, Wendy (Tim) Steffen of Roseville, Kelly (Jason) Shepersky of Menahga, Kenny (Nicole) Pearson of Burnsville and Kevin (Kim) Pearson of Sarasota, FL and 15 great grandchildren. LEONARD "ANDY" ANDERSONJanuary 18, 1922 ~ March 22, 2012 Leonard Leroy "Andy" Anderson, age 90 of Park Rapids, MN passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Diamond Willow in Park Rapids, surrounded by his family, following a battle with cancer. Leonard was born on January 18, 1922 in Waseca, MN to Alfred and Helen (Strand) Anderson. He attended public school in Waseca until the 11th grade when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. While in the service, he was united in marriage to Anita Irene Holtz. Their union was blessed with one son, Dennis. They had celebrated 60 years of marriage when Anita passed away in 2005. Following the war, the young couple returned to Waseca where Andy gained employment with the Waseca County Highway Department in a career that spanned for 25 years. In 1969, Andy and Anita started Pine Manors in Pine City, MN. In 1971, the family bought a second treatment center near Nevis, MN which is still operating today. Leonard was a long time member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Park Rapids Lions Club, Headwaters Golf Club, V.F.W., 40 and 8 Marine Corps League and the American Legion. He spent many years lobbying for funding Chemical Dependency Treatment, work for which he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. He loved kids and sports. Andy spent his time at all sporting events helping young people when needed and making sure they all had candy and treats. He was there to help whenever there was a need. He cared about all his family, friends and people as a whole. Andy will be lovingly remembered by his son, Dennis Anderson of Park Rapids; 9 grandchildren: Sara Gallus of Becker, Lori Cannon of Park Rapids, Rachel (Keith) Mueller of Nevis, Becky Corbid of Champlin, Kevin (Holly) Corbid of Stillwater, Wendy (Tim) Steffen of Roseville, Kelly (Jason) Shepersky of Menahga, Kenny (Nicole) Pearson of Burnsville and Kevin (Kim) Pearson of Sarasota, FL; 15 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 60 years, Anita and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN with Pastor Sara Jensen officiating. Martha Thompson will be the organist. The vocalist will be Vern Erickson singing "Amazing Grace". The congregational hymns will be: "On Eagles Wings", "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art". Casketbearers will be: Jerry Marsh, Tom Madigan, Gaylord Carlson, David "Lefty" Anderson, Mark Gunderson and Jim Henry. Honorary casketbearers will be his great grandchildren and the Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post #212. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be made in the Bethel Cemetery. A luncheon will be hosted following the service for all to attend.