Roland "Jim" Anderson, 81, of Kivi Tia Rd., Kimball, died peacefully Monday, June 11, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.      He was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Wayne and Mary (Raymond) Anderson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1949. He then entered the U.S. Navy and served two tours of duty aboard the USS Missouri and USS Lake Champlain during the Korean Conflict, and was honorably discharged in 1953.      Following his discharge, Jim came to Kimball and worked in the Newport Mine in Ironwood until the mine closed. He retired from Lakehead Pipeline after 30 years of service in 1992.      Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Mercier-Kero American Legion Post 371 of Saxon, the Kimball Men's Club, and an honorary member of the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hobby farming and raising animals, and loved dancing, making wood, and erecting birdhouses. He was also an avid Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers fan. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting activities. A quiet, soft-spoken, and kind-hearted man, he will be deeply missed.      On Oct. 6, 1951, Jim was united in marriage to Helmi Kivi at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. She survives.      Also surviving are two sons, Jimmy (Becky), Juneau, Alaska, and Dan (Theresa), Erwin Township, Ironwood; two daughters, Lee Anderson, Ironwood, and Jill (Gerry) Fesnick, Kimball; nine grandchildren, Tyler Anderson, Juneau, Jolene (John) Mason, Beaver Dam, Andy Zaleski (Courtney), Kimball, Jesse James Zaleski (Molly), Montreal, Benjamin Roland Zaleski (Robin), Winchester, Julie Jane Zaleski (Matt), Phoenix, Ariz., Allyssa Anderson, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Vanessa and Mitchell Anderson, both of Ironwood; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor Armata, Brianna, Braxton and Tristin Zaleski, Jayden and Rylan Zaleski, and Parker Jeske; two sisters, Marcella Verbovanec, Ironwood, and LaVerne Keagy, Wakefield, Mich.; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Geri Anderson, Mellen, and Helen Lantta and Helvie Pelkola, both of Kimball; and very special friends, his dog, R.J., and cat, Mow.      Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Donald and Gordon.      Out of respect for his wishes, cremation has taken place.      A memorial service will be held Monday, June 18, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. William Jacobson, pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield, officiating.      Full military rites will follow, accorded by the Mercier-Kero American Legion Post 371 Honor Guard.      Luncheon will be served at Tacconelli's in downtown Ironwood immediately upon conclusion of the service.      Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice, 100 So. Mill St., Bessemer, MI, 49911, or the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department, 5715 W. Center Dr., Hurley, WI 54534.      Jim's obituary can be viewed online and condolences given to his family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.