Marvin Anderson, 96, of Lake Bronson, Minnesota passed away Thursday, May 8th, 2014 at Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad, Minnesota. Marvin Lars Anderson was born September 28, 1917 to Elmer and Mary (Carlson) Anderson on the family farm in Jupiter Township of Kittson County. He was baptized and confirmed in East Emmaus Lutheran Church. Marvin attended country school and moved to Thief River Falls in the mid 1940s. On December 29, 1945 he married Violet "Babe" Hastings at Thief River Falls. The couple lived in Thief River Falls for several years before settling on a farm near Lake Bronson. Marvin farmed and worked for LeDoux Trucking. He also did construction work on several area projects including the highway 59 bridge at Lake Bronson. Marvin continued to farm and work at American Crystal Sugar Company in Drayton, North Dakota until his retirement in 1980. Marvin enjoyed the farm, loved horses and was a notorious practical joker. He lost his beloved Violet on April 3rd of this year. Marvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Lake Bronson. He is survived by his children, Avis (Ron) Sele, Karlstad, MN and Duane (Deborah) Anderson, Lake Bronson; four grandchildren, Scott (Carol) Sele, Karlstad, Kevin (friend Chris) Sele, Karlstad, Dianna (Kurt) Kluzak, Faribault, MN and Chris (friend Lindsey) Anderson, Lake Bronson; 8 great grandchildren, Laura, Eric, Alex, Ashlee, Briana, Megan, Kyle and Zander; a brother, Freddie (Evelyn) Anderson and sister-in-law, Donna Fae Anderson, Hallock, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; brothers, Carl Swanberg, Leo, Allan, and Stanley Anderson. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 15th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church at Lake Bronson. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Lake Bronson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. in the Austin Funeral Home at Hallock.