Gustav A. Anderson

Gustav Adolph "G.A." Anderson (August 7, 1893 – April 7, 1983), also known as Oddie Anderson,^[1] was an American politician and farmer who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1953 to 1957, representing the 48th legislative district of Minnesota in the 58th and 59th Minnesota Legislatures.^[2]

Gustav A. Anderson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 48th district
In office January 6, 1953 – January 7, 1957
Personal details
Born	Gustav Adolph Anderson (1893-08-07)August 7, 1893 Stevens County, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	April 7, 1983(1983-04-07) (aged 89)
Resting place	Vinger Cemetery, Donnelly, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (DFL)
Spouse	Charis ​ (m. 1954)​
Children	3
Residence(s)	Morris, Minnesota, U.S.
Profession	Politician, farmer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

Early life and education

Anderson was born in Stevens County, Minnesota on August 7, 1893.

Career

Anderson served in the United States Army during World War I.

Anderson served as a chairman of the Stevens County Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.^[3]

Anderson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1953 to 1957, representing the 48th legislative district of Minnesota in the 58th and 59th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Anderson served on the following committees.

• Agriculture (1953–1954)
• Cooperatives (1953–1956)
• Drainage and Soil Conservation (1953–1956)
• Game and Fish (1953–1956)
• Veterans and Military Affairs (1953–1954)
• Dairy Products and Livestock (1955–1956)
• Engrossment and Enrollment (1955–1956)
• Motor Vehicles (1955–1956)
• Welfare (1955–1956)

Anderson's time in office began on January 6, 1953 and concluded on January 7, 1957. His district included representation for Stevens County.

Anderson's victory in the 1952 election was unsuccessfully contested by Al F. Riedner.^[4]

Anderson was a Democrat. He was a member of the conservative caucus during his first term and a member of the liberal caucus during his second term.

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Anderson was a grain and stock farmer.

Personal life and death

Though Anderson was a widower when he was first elected to the Minnesota Legislature, he married on December 4, 1954 while serving in the legislature. He had three children.

Anderson was a Lutheran. He resided in Morris, Minnesota.

Anderson died at the age of 89 on April 7, 1983. He was buried in Vinger Cemetery, located in Donnelly, Minnesota.^[5]