Karen Rae Anderson

Karen Rae Anderson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 with her family present. Preceding her in death were her parents, Kermit and Luella (Bandelin) Anderson and brother-in-law, Lloyd Jones.

She is survived by sisters, Juel Anderson and Annie Jones; brothers, Erle (Marge) Anderson and Neal (Cathy) Anderson; one niece; four nephews and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Karen was born on April 11, 1945 in Litchfield, MN. The family moved to New Brighton, MN in 1955. She graduated from Mounds View High School and the University of Minnesota with an elementary education degree. Karen taught grades 1-4 in the Robbinsdale school district for 34 years, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed music, arts and crafts, her favorite being puzzle making. She sung in choirs, played the trumpet in high school and the University and had season tickets to the Ordway. Karen and Juel had season tickets to the Gopher women's basketball, volleyball and softball games as well as the MN Lynx. She especially enjoyed visiting with the players and coaches. Her passion for animals was very evident with all of her variety of pets including three different cats.

A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 3, 2025 at United Church of Christ, 1000 Long Lake Road, New Brighton, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorials to Animal Humane Society or Can Do Canines.