Perry Bernel Anderson
Most Puissant General Grand Master 2002-2004
General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International
Born: August 30, 1929 –  Passed: April 17, 2022
Masonry. “For the Glory of God”
Talk given by MP Perry Anderson on
071007 At Maggie Valley , NC

NOTICE
Grand York Rite Secretary/Recorder
9:36 AM (041922)
to George, George, bcc: me

As many of you know, Mrs. Dee Anderson of Pierre, SD ascended into heaven late last year. And now, our Perry has been summoned to join her in the mansions prepared for them. Perry Passed on Easter Sunday, April 17.

Most Puissant Perry served as South Dakota Grand Commander in 1991, Most Illustrious Grand Master in 1984 and Grand High Priest in 1983. He served during the Cryptic Mason Triennium of 2002-2004 as leader of the General Grand Council presiding over the Session in Rapid City, South Dakota.

A Prayer Service and Masonic Service will take place in Pierre, SD on Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services/Celebration of LIfe will be held in Pierre on Friday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. He will be Inurned at the National Cemetery in Sturgis on Friday at 1:30 p.m. MDT. The services will be Live-streamed. If you are able, go to the Feigum webpage.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home
feigumfh.com
Address: 808 W Pleasant Dr, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 224-4902

Fraternally and courteously,
George
George E. Bauder
Grand Secretary/Recorder
Grand York Rite of South Dakota
8020 Alfalfa Ct.
Rapid City, SD 57702-8977
Cell Phone – 605-430-2725

Obituary
Perry B. Anderson, 92, of Pierre, passed away, April 17, 2022. Masonic and Order of Eastern Star Memorial Services will be held at 6:00pm, Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Feigum Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Friday, April 22, 2022 at Feigum Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD at 1:30pm MST. Perry’s celebration of life will also be broadcast live in the video window below:

Perry Bernel Anderson, the fourth child of five, was born on August 30, 1929 to Bonnie (Vinger) and Perry Lee Anderson in Emmetsburg, Iowa. His father died in 1935, so he started working during the depression as soon as he could walk and talk. He grew up in Rippey, Iowa.

Perry enlisted in the Army when he was 17 at the very end of WWII and was stationed in Panama. When he was a teenager, Perry started working with his Uncle in a grocery store in Igloo, South Dakota. He married the love of his life, Dolores (Dee) Zink in 1951. They moved to Pierre in 1959 and Perry continued to work with his Uncle Bill Anderson at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store. They moved across the street and opened Anderson’s Clothing Store in 1967, which thrived until 2015 when Perry retired at the age of 87.

Perry enjoyed softball when he was younger, loved traveling and camping, and was an avid gardner and a Master Gardner.

Perry’s passion was all of the Masonic Organizations. He was Master of his Lodge, Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star and eventually travelled the world as Most Puissant General Grand Master General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International, and numerous other titles.
Perry was:
Most Illustrious Grand Master of South Dakota
Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the North Central Region
Right Puissant General Grand Captain of the Guard
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
Grand Commander of the Grand Commander of Knights Templar of South Dakota
Prior of South Dakota Priory KYCH
Past Intendant General Red Cross Constantine
Past Worthy Grand Patron of South Dakota of the Order of Eastern Star

Perry is survived by his son Greg Anderson (Deb), his daughter LeAnn Bruno, his grandchildren: Claire Anderson, Ian (Sally) Anderson, Anthony (Siobhan) Bruno and Nicholas (Michelle) Bruno, and his sister Bonnie Morrow. Perry was preceded in death by Dolores (2021), his wife of 70 years, and his sons Bruce (1952) and Steve (2012).

TESTIMONIES

João Guilherme da Cruz Ribeiro
12:18 PM
Dan,
For us, Brazilians, Perry Anderson and Maurice Bud Himes were also the founding fathers, sponsors and pioneers of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Brazil, both much esteemed Masons among us. We honor their memory, their behaviour and leadership setting an example of good faith, understanding, a true North for all of us. In stormy and difficult times, they remember us of a time when we could expect mutual trust and fraternal relations. As I told you when J. Benny Allen and William Schoene passed away, we Brazilians have long memories and do not forget those who proved themselves true Brothers and Companions.
May God have Perry at his side, just as Masons like him justly deserve.
Thank you.
Best regards.
Fraternally,
João

From: Dan Pushee <kych52fl@gmail.com>
To: list@yorkrite.org
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:32:52 -0400
Subject: MP Perry Anderson