James R. Anderson, 85, of Balkan Township in Chisholm, Minn., died Saturday, June 3, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was born June 15, 1937 in Frazee, Minn., to James and Marie (Fasching) Anderson.  Jim was a 1955 graduate of Frazee High School and attended Morehead State University. He was a US Army veteran. Jim was united in marriage to Carolyn Ponto on September 7, 1963 in Frazee and made their home in Stillwater, Minn. and Frazee before moving to Chisholm in 1967. He began his career “tooling up” Mesabi Drill. He worked for Bill Moeller Service Plumbing for 15 years before becoming owner and operator of Anderson Plumbing and Heating in Chisholm. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Local Union 589 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Jim enjoyed all aspects of outdoor life with his family: hunting, fishing, gardening, wood cutting, golf and berry picking. The Anderson family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the St. Croix Hospice for their care.

  Jim is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Carolyn, son Jay (Mandi), daughter Jill Christianson and son Joel (Tara); 8 grandchildren “Pipsqueaks”: Bailey (Adam), Zane, Tori (Lance), Hayley (Lucas), Emily, Madison, Sofie and Tucker; two great-grandchildren: Lila, Laney and one on the way; sister Carole (Steve) Courneya, brother Dennis (Janice) Anderson and sister-in-laws Elaine Stilke and Judy Nunn.

  He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael and grandson Jacob.

  A Memorial Mass was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, Minn. with Fr. Paul Strommer Celebrating.  Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. Innichement will be in Chisholm Cemetery. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Chisholm, Minn.