Robert Lee Anderson of Cedarville always enjoyed being near the water. His interest in water was reflected in his employment, which included working as a commercial fisherman with his father in Cheboygan, serving four years in the United States Navy, and working 30 years as a deck hand for the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Mr. Anderson died at the age of 65 Saturday, February 19, 2005, at his home.

He was born September 8, 1939, in Frankfort, to Robert W. and Vera O. (nee Spafford) Anderson.

He joined the United States Navy in 1956. While he was working for the Corps of Engineers, he lived in River Rouge, but spent many winters with his family in Frankfort. Last year, he moved to Cedarville to be near his sister and nephew.

He enjoyed spending time with his sisters and their children. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding snowmobiles.

Mr. Anderson is survived by two sisters, Sharon Dolph of Cedarville and Cindy and Bill Koch of Hart, nieces and nephews, Eric Youngstrom, Jeff Youngstrom, Roger LaForte, Brian and Jeanne LaForte, Kim Heidt and Lisa Gannon.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Interment will be in Cheboygan.

Reamer Galer Funeral Home of Pickford assisted the family with arrangements.