
Donna J. Anderson, age 89, of Richfield, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mark Schlasner officiated. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale. Donna Jean Combs was born Oct. 3, 1933, to Walter and Verna (Pugh) Combs. She grew up in the Annandale and Kimball area, graduating from Kimball High School. On June 26, 1954, she was united in marriage in St. Cloud to Gerald Ray Anderson. Donna enjoyed dancing, traveling, bicycling, playing bingo and watching game shows. Her sense of humor and her loving heart will be greatly missed. Her greatest joy in life came from time spent with her family. Donna is survived by her children, Sharon Anderson of Richfield, Bill (Denise) Anderson of Coon Rapids and Diane Anderson of Carrollton, Texas; six grandchildren, Joel (Emily) Becker, Sarah (Josh) Becker, Rachel (JR) Gardner, Marc Anderson, Melissa Anderson and Allen (Megan) Anderson; six great-grandchildren, Madeline, Hannah, Sofia, Mallory, Ayden and Dylan; sisters and brothers, Ruby Valenta, Gladys Miller, Walt (Jean) Combs, Glen (Vi) Combs, Frank Berthiaume and Bernice (Dave) Sand; and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Anderson; father, Walter Combs; mother, Verna Berthiaume; stepfather, Lawrence Berthiaume; brother, Ervin Combs; and sister, Marie Dupont. The casket bearers will be Allen, Marc and Melissa Anderson, Joel Becker, Kevin Miller and Josh Morgart. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale. The obituary, guestbook and video tribute are online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.