Gene (Geno) Anderson, 71, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, after losing his battle with kidney cancer. Gene grew up in Austin, MN. Born May 3, 1952, he was the son of Florence (Mickey) Botkin and Richard Anderson, both deceased. He attended Austin High School and the Austin Community College. His marriage in 1977 produced two daughters, Jennifer and Amber. He later moved to Rochester where he worked at NRI electronics for 42 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, watching sports, fishing, collecting agates and Indian artifacts. People who knew him, called him their friend. He is now at peace and no longer in pain.