Michael Duane Anderson, 57, Barrett, died July 8, 2010 at Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester.

Funeral services were held July 13, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, with Pastor Steve Olson officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Hoffman.

Arrangements were with the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home, Elbow Lake.

Michael was born July 23, 1952, in Alexandria to Orville and Darlene (Chayer) Anderson. He was confirmed at Erdahl Lutheran Church and attended school in Evansville, graduating in 1970. He attended Alexandria Technical College for a degree in carpentry. On July 6, 1974, he married Madeline Endreson at Erdahl Lutheran Church.

His passion was farming and enjoyed everything about it, coffee hour and camping. He served on numerous boards, including the Hoffman Co-op Oil Association, Elk Lake Township; Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District; and various committees at Messia Lutheran Church including teaching.

Michael is survived by his wife, two daughters, Emily (Paul) McGee of Moorhead; Kristel (Shane) Olson of Ashby; one granddaughter; three sisters, Peggy (James) Sauer of Staples; Marlene Smith of New Town, N.D.; Laurie Johnson of Brandon; father-in-law, James Endreson of Elbow Lake and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother, John; and his mother-in-law, Irene Endreson.