Allan Roger Anderson, Sr.

Allan Roger Anderson, Sr. (83) of Long Beach Island, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL; formerly of Oakland, NJ and North Arlington, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. He attended Rutgers University for his undergraduate studies, followed by dental school. He met his sweetheart, Evelyn, while both were marching in Barringer Walker Drum and Bugle Corp. Allan was a trumpet and bugle player with a lifelong passion for music. Dr. Anderson graduated summa cum laude from New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry. After graduating with his dental degree, he served as a Captain in the United States Air Force for several years at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX working as the base dentist. Following his military career, he moved his family to Oakland, NJ where he opened his long-standing dental practice in Oaklands 410 Building. Dr. Anderson had the privilege of serving Bergen County residents for over 35 years and was infamously known for humming quietly while he worked and for passing out toothbrushes on Halloween at his residence in Oakland. For many years, he was actively involved with the Bergen County Dental Society, acting as Editor in Chief of the Dental Journal and the New Jersey Dental Association where he dedicated himself to volunteer work and bettering his profession. He was an avid supporter of education and would volunteer to teach dental health at the local elementary and middle schools. Dr. Anderson was an active member of the local Jaycees and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved nature and being outdoors as evidence by his love of gardening and hunting. He enjoyed biking, jogging, skiing and boating. Dr. Anderson was an active member of the Platinum Point Yacht Club. Allan was proud of his Swedish heritage enjoying the many foods and customs during holiday celebrations with extended family and flying the Swedish flag. Following his retirement, he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His favorite place on earth was enjoying his beachfront home in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson will be fondly remembered for his bright blue eyes and his happy yet studios demeanor. Dr. Anderson is survived by his wife Evelyn Anderson of 61 years and his three children Cheryl Martin, Allan Anderson, Jr., and Dawn Anderson Milich. He will be deeply missed by his ten grandchildren and seven (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. The family invites you to a virtual gathering. Please visit The Morrison Funeral Home, Butler, NJ; www.themorrisonfuneralhome.com to view memories of Allans life and to express your condolences. The family will celebrate Allans life at a later date at Long Beach Island, NJ. Please check back or with family for details. Donations can be made in his memory to the Alzheimers Association; www.act.alz.org/donate