William R. 'Dick' 'Swede' Anderson, 81 of 70 White Road, Clearfield died on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at his residence.
He was born on February 14, 1924 in Clearfield, a son of the late Hannah Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was a shovel operator for several local mining companies.
He attended the First Baptist Church, Curwensville and was a member of the Glen Richey Fire Hall.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and Pittsburgh Pirate baseball.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. (Daniels) Anderson, three children, Bill A. Anderson and wife Debbie of Curwensville, Elaine Snedden of Minden, Iowa and Kathy Collar and husband Dennis of Hyde, six grandchildren, Richard Snedden of Iowa, Matthew Snedden of Curwensville, Luanna Snedden of Iowa, Justin Collar of Kerr Addition, Brian Collar of Clearfield, Lisa Collar of Curwensville, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating. Interment will follow in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville, RD.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and on Thursday from 10-11:00 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Glen Richey Fire Company, Glen Richey, PA or the charity of ones choice.