Stanley Earl Anderson, 79, of Oakdale died Monday, June 4. His final days were spent with his family members by his side.

He was born in Oakdale to Earl and Luella Anderson. He owned a meat packing company and spent his lifetime in the cattle business.

Mr. Anderson was a man of great strength. His greatest love was his family.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna; children, Greg Anderson I, Denise (Dennis) Shaffer; four grandchildren, Greg Anderson II (Corrine), Kris Anderson, Davia Kirkpatrick (Joshua) and Derek Shaffer; and six great-grandchildren, Dylan, Gracie, Brenden, Bryce, Luke and Keira.

A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on Friday, June 8 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 120 West Ave., Oakdale.