Arnold Leonard Anderson was born May 22, 1927 the son of Albert and Selma (Gustafson) Anderson in Williston, ND. He was raised and educated in Round Prairie Township.

Bud served in the United States Army from Feb 23, 1946 until Aug 22, 1947, with an Honorable Discharge. Bud returned to family farm in the Judson Township where he began farming and ranching.

In 1975 he was united in marriage to Marie Oyloe at the West Prairie Lutheran Church. Together they spent their life farming, ranching, traveling, dancing, living and laughing. Bud was a very hard worker, from daylight to dark and very committed to the land and his cattle.

Bud and Marie were long time members of West Prairie Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Williston Moose Lodge.

Bud is survived by his son, Ron and special friend, Trish; grandsons, Preston and Ryan Oyloe; 4 great-grandchildren, Ondriah, Brody, Eva and Madox; sister-in-law, Dee Gustafson; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Selma; wife, Marie; son, Roger (Linda) Oyloe; granddaughter, Kristy Oyloe; brothers, Anders (Dolores) Anderson, Walter (Betty Jo) Anderson, John Gustafson; daughter-in-law, Barb Oyloe; a niece, Andrea and nephew, Kent.

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