Arnold Eugene Anderson, the son of Simon and Alma Carlson Anderson was born December 29, 1925 in Essex, Iowa. He died on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 10 days. Arnold lived his early years near Essex and attended country school. The family later moved to Stanton where he completed his education. Arnold was united in marriage to Helen Kathryn Hoaglund on April 23, 1947 in Troy, Kansas. Arnold and Kathryn made their home in the Wallin, Sciola and Morton Mills area, where he farmed for many years. In 2004, Arnold retired from farming and he and Kathryn moved into Red Oak. Arnold was a member of Strand Lutheran Church, past board member of Tabor Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Brotherhood and Farm Bureau. He enjoyed farming, fishing and playing cards. Arnold and Kathryn loved to take car trips to visit family. Arnold loved his grandchildren dearly, spending as much time as possible with them and attending their many activities and events. In May of 2010, Arnold became a resident of Stanton Care Center. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; son: Dennis Anderson; daughter: Sharon Lewis and sister: Irene Johnson. Arnold is survived by his wife: Kathryn Anderson of Stanton, IA; daughter: Patricia Powell and husband Terry of Valley, NE; son: Kevin Anderson and wife Trish of Stanton, IA; grandchildren: Mike Powell and wife Melissa, David Means and wife Ronda, Brian Means and special friend Polly Sproles, Katrina Sebeniecher and husband Jeff, Ashley Williams and husband Chris, Alyssa Anderson and fiancé Logan Mogler, Alexa Anderson; five great-grandchildren: Kyndra Means, Heather Means, Emily Sebeniecher, Kaleb Sebeniecher, Mollie Powell, other relatives and many friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral service will be held Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak Burial in Essex Cemetery, Essex Rev. Jerry Lamb, Officiating Visitation with the family present will be Sunday, April 10 from 2:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials may be given to Strand Lutheran Church in Arnold's name. Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home