Robert L. Anderson, age 91, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at his home in White, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at the United Methodist Church in White, with interment and military rites at Fairview Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Eidsness Funeral Chapel in White. Robert Lee Anderson was born May 16,1923, at Garden City, South Dakota, to Martin C. and Mamie (Seda) Anderson. He attended high school in Bushnell. He enlisted in the Marines in 1942, and served during World War II in the Pacific-Asiatic Theater. He remained n the reserves following his discharge in 1945. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and served until April of 1953. Most of this enlistment period was spent at Weaver (Ellsworth) Air Force Base near Rapid City. On December 29, 1952, Bob married Mavis L. Steinback at Alta, Iowa. They made their home on a farm in Oak Lake Township, which they called "Circle A Bar Grove," an area known as Gilley's Grove. They farmed for many years and later moved into White. Bob was employed at the White Healthcare Center for ten years. Mavis died July 14, 2010. Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church in White. He was active in veteran's organizations including the George Dokken V.F. W. Post No. 2118 and in local, district, and departmental V.F.W. offices. He was a life member of the Higgins-Jessen American Legion Post No. 88, and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed camping and golfing. Survivors include four sons: Jimmy (Sherry) Anderson, of White, Lyle A. Anderson of White, Paul M. Anderson of White, and Robert A. Anderson, of Brookings; a former daughter-in-law, LuAnn Feser of Brookings; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Bernard, Ervin, Earl, and Alfred; four sisters: Ila Francis, Velda, and Ruth; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Anderson; and a grandson, Jordan Hochstein.