Anderson, Joel N. 73, died in Minneapolis on April 9, 2024. He was born in Litchfield, Minnesota to Norman and Elaine (Nelson) Anderson and grew up in Cokato, Minnesota. After graduating from Cokato High School he attended the University of Minnesota in Morris and Minneapolis studying art. He later worked as a graphic designer and free-lance illustrator. Joel was a prolific artist, photographer, illustrator, writer, and a self-taught linguist. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David, and is survived by brother Steven, sisters Jane (Terry), Sharon (Shari), Susan (Ron), and Margaret, nephews Joel and Peter, niece Anna, and many long-standing friends and colleagues. A memorial gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4343 Nicollet Ave S in Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to the ALS Association or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Cremation Society of Minnesota

Published on April 14, 2024