Rudolph “Rudy” Anderson, age 88, of Blaine, Minn. (formerly of New York Mills) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 30, 2026, at his home in Blaine under the care of Health Partners Hospice. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, Minnesota. Rudy was laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery, New York Mills.

Rudolph David “Rudy” Anderson was born on September 5, 1938, to Andrew and Senia (Koski) Anderson in New York Mills. He attended New York Mills High School, graduating with the class of 1956. During his high school years he worked at the bowling alley as a pin setter. He also worked at the New York Mills Bottling Company. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy, honorably serving his country for three years. Following his discharge, he attended vocational school in Staples, Minnesota for mechanics.

Rudy met the love of his life, Mary Hoyhtya, and they were married on July 14, 1962. He began working at Honeywell before finding a lifelong career at Twin City Automatic as a Machinist. In 1969, Rudy and Mary were blessed with the birth of their only child, Trent. As a family, they lived in Hilltop until 1979, when they purchased their forever home in Blaine, Minn.

Rudy especially enjoyed visits from his grandson, Jake, his granddaughter, Kim, and his great-grandson, Asher. He was an avid sports fan. Friends and family often found him watching games from his recliner. Rudy and Mary enjoyed spending time at the family farm and traveling with close friends.

Preceding Rudy in death are his parents, Andrew and Senia; sister: Elsie Isaacson; and brothers: Reuben, Reino, Wilbert, Verner, and Ernest Anderson.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife, Mary Anderson of Blaine; son, Trent (Shari) Anderson of Oakdale; grandson: Jake Anderson of Oakdale; granddaughter Kimberly (Guy) Capocasa of Vadnais Heights; and great-grandson Asher Capocasa of Vadnais Heights; many other relatives and a host of friends.

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Rudy’s Tribute Wall.

Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of New York Mills.