Richard Kenneth Anderson, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Kenosha on November 9, 1952, to Richard G. and Bettie (Thomsen) Anderson. He attended local schools and was a 1970 graduate of Tremper High School and in 1974 graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in economics. After completing college, he moved to Minnesota and held various jobs there. At the time of his death he was employed at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport in Customer Service. Richard was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books. While only 11 when President Kennedy was killed, he became quite involved and knowledgeable spending many hours of research on the subject. He also was a great Beatles fan. In addition to his book and music collection he enjoyed playing golf and chess. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Bettie Anderson of Kenosha; a sister, Cheryl Anderson of Kenosha; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Richard was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Amos and Marie Anderson; and maternal grandparents, Markus and Neta Thomsen. A memorial service will be held to honor Richard’s life on Saturday, December 29th, at Proko Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private Green Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Richard’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Timothylindman
March 1, 2021
I can't believe he's gone really. I took picture of him playing chess he was amazing he has like 30 chess sets. But I looked at him right in the eyes ask him if he knows Jesus. Every one going go some day all of us. He was saying he don't believe this or that. I think our Lord put me in his path. Jesus saved me at 4 years old ruptured appendix 108 temp. So he looked at me didn't say nothing. I told him I love you brother I allways have your back. Love you buddy I just hope and pray you made it up in heaven.
Timothylindman
February 28, 2021
I almost forgotten i have to tell this story. Ok the beatles think they were met stadium were mall of America is now. So the minnesota twins equipment manger and club house manager was ray crump. So i gotten hold of ray told him about rick. So ray oh wow beatles plates they ate off drum sticks he had every thing. Rick told me thank you big guy that was the best thing in my life. Ray gave him beatle things. I allways ask him about jesus do you know our lord. I always told him say your prayers. He didnt want to talk about but i did. Love rick beatle heaven.
Timothylindman
February 28, 2021
Oh lord jesus this guy one of the best ever. I been looking for my buddy for a long time nobody seen rick it was weird he always calls me meet me at the mall. We play air hockey he smoke me he was great then chess i think he beat me in 4 moves. I helped rick move from one apartment too the one he was in. 4 straight days and nights i helped him. I told him no money i do it cause i loved you. He bought us pizza we listen to the super bowl new england vs atlanta when brady came back and won. He used to invite me different people over for breakfast. Rick made us all breakfast.He used to make cds of beatles songs give them to people free. That lady has a beatle shirt go give her this cd. I am all tears i would of talked at his funeral. We used to go to mall of ameria alot. Go with rick to targert dollar tree McDonald's. I just checked his name this came up i cryed i love my brother. Hes one great guy. Love ya big timothy lindman
Kim and Abby Meyers
February 4, 2019
We met by the internet in 2014, and we spoke by phone constantly up to 2018. I will miss his easy laugh and his JFK education. As for The Beatles we learned a lot from each other. We met head to head and toe to toe with our Beatles knowledge. Saying I miss him clearly doesn't cover it. Abby The Bass Player - Noblesville IN
Harvey Tidemann
December 19, 2018
very saddened to hear of Rick's passing. A fine fellow and inspiring intellectual who only wished for the best for all. We shall all miss his joy of the Beatles, the intrigues of the JFK tragedy, his profound sense of right and sportsmanship. His chess games will now have only the best possible move, and his joy and love shall be unbounded. Rest in peace my brother. Harvey Tidemann Bloomington MN
Debbie Stifter
December 19, 2018
I knew Rick for many years. Although I didn’t know him extremely well, he was always kind and part of our Beatle family. I’d see him now and again, always with his shirt and tie on. He always had cd’s that he would share with everyone. May he Rest In Peace. Debbie Stifter- Waconia , Mn
MBurley
December 19, 2018
So sad to hear of Rick's passing. Rick and I had many Beatles sessions making the perfect Beatles compilation. Rick was a student of the JFK assassination - he would go on about all of the theories all of the time. We would go to the record convention at the Thunderbird Hotel. The last convention we went to got busted and the police took everything I had purchased and Rick tried to take it back. He will be missed in the Beatles family from Minnesota. Rick I am forever Blue because of you. LOL
BRENDA SPENCER
December 19, 2018
Sincere condolences to Rick's family. What can I say about a 42 year friendship? I first met Rick on June 4, 1976, I was 15 years old and it was before my first Paul McCartney concert. We kept in contact over the years and I met many of my best Beatle buddies through Rick. We are all so shocked and heart broken at his passing. Rick and I shared a great love of the Beatles and we would always get together at concerts, record conventions, art shows, gatherings of any kind that had anything to do with the Beatles. Rick was always sharing CDs with me. (And offering to organize my messy collection!) Rick was so knowledgeable and we could talk and listen to music for hours. So many memories. Rick you are missed. Please tell John Hi from "Blonde Brenda".
Jean Steinert
December 17, 2018
Sincerest condolences to Rick's family; met Rick through the Beatles.