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JOHN HARVEY ANDERSON JR (August 17, 1949 – March 16, 2025)

John Harvey Anderson Jr, age 75, of Two Harbors passed away on March 16, 2025 at Diamond Willow Lester Park Assisted Living in Duluth. He was born in Farmington, Michigan on August 17, 1949 to Frances (Yake) and John Anderson Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Sue of 46 years, daughter Brittany (husband Greg) and grandchildren Reto and Nola.

John graduated from Lake Park high school in a Chicago suburb, and obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Drake University.

He went on to work for his family’s business at Northern Printing Ink in Omaha, practiced interior design for Dayton’s as well as independently, opened Anderson & Anderson Art Gallery in Minneapolis with his wife, and operated as a realtor on the North Shore. John and his wife proudly built their unique home on Lake Superior. A lifelong artist and supporter of the arts, he was active in the local art community. He collected art, antiques, and distinctive rocks, bred and exhibited Russian Blue cats, enjoyed dancing and playing cards.

Warmhearted, sociable, and easygoing, he is deeply missed.

A celebration of his life was held at First Lutheran Church in Duluth on Tuesday March 25, 2025 at 1PM.

Steve Fernlund
Steve Fernlund
Columnist Steve Fernlund is a retired business owner living in Duluth. He published the Cook County News Herald in Grand Marais at the end of the last century. You may email comments or North Shore news story ideas to him at steve.fernlund@gmail.com. And see more at www.stevefernlund.com.
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