Claremont Anderson

Claremont Anderson, 88 of Hoffman died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.

Claremont Marlin Anderson was born on June 21, 1936, in Barrett, Minnesota the son of Albin and Lillian (Leraas) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended first grade in Ashby, the family moved to Barrett where he went through the eighth grade at the Greenwood Country School District 52 in Elk Lake Township, and then continued his education at the Barrett High School graduating in 1954. 

Claremont and Nancy Olson were married on September 10, 1960, in the Lincoln Lutheran Church. They farmed by Barrett, then moved to Starbuck where he worked with Johnson Elevator, then to Clinton and was employed at the Graceville Elevator, then moved to Bristol, SD where he managed the GTA Elevator, then transferred to Alfred, ND as manager for GTA, then transferred to Benson GTA elevator. 

In 1986, they returned to Hoffman where Claremont was self-employed in the flooring business until his retirement. He enjoyed many years working with plays, specifically with Prairie Wind Players out of Barrett. Claremont liked watching the Minnesota Vikings, he enjoyed western movies, refinishing wood floors, his cats, golfing with his sons, and especially enjoyed his family. He was a member of Lincoln Lutheran Church, Prairie Wind Players, DFL where he served on the board and was an avid blood donor.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Jay Lee (Gilbert) Anderson-Dick of Litchfield; son, Terry (Linda) Anderson of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Tori Anderson of Peosta, Iowa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Arlou (Jennes) Swenson of Hoffman; and by numerous relatives and friends. Claremont was preceded in death by his parents, Albin and Lillian Anderson; and by two sons, Major Stuart Anderson and Darren Anderson.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 21, 2025, on Claremont’s birthday, at the Lincoln Lutheran Church, rural Hoffman.

Inurnment will be at Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery.

Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.