Ronald C. "Ronnie" Anders was born May 22, 1929, to Carl & Alice (Edwards) Anders, and was raised in the Marcus, SD, area where he worked on various ranches. On September 21, 1949, he married Wanda Raetz in Sturgis, SD, and began their life together.
In 1952, he got his first truck and started hauling gravel for various contractors. This continued until 1956 when he bought a class B permit and he began hauling grain and livestock for area farmers and ranchers; taking them to a number of local markets. Over the years, as business grew, he added trucks to his operation. His son, Stan, joined the business in 1973 and in 2016 Anders Trucking celebrated 60 years in business.
Ron, 89, passed away Sunday, June, 24, 2018, at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish.