Obituary for Robert Ray Anderson
ROBERT RAY ANDERSON, 91 of Grand Island, NE, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Grand Island Veteran's Home.
Robert was born May 1, 1923 at Brule, NE to Ernest and Marie (Fahrlander) Anderson. He graduated from Brule High School in 1940.
In 1942, Robert entered the U.S. Navy where he served during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Robert married Leah L. Stanley on June 16, 1946, following his discharge from the service that same year. The couple made their home in Brule, where they raised their family. Robert had worked as an auto and aircraft mechanic and service station attendant before taking a job at the Brule Alfalfa Mill. He later worked at Goodall Manufacturing, later TRW, for 31 years.
Robert loved spending time outdoors. He had been involved with the Brule Volunteer Fire Department since 1951, and had served as Fire Chief for many years. He took special interest in the education system at Brule, and always did his best to support the school. He was a member of VFW, life member Elks Club and NRA, Lions Club, Brule Alumni Association, had served as a Hunter Education Instructor, Civil Defense Director, Boy Scout Leader, announcer for many local sporting events, flagger for the Midget Race Car track in Brule, Bowled on Bank of Brule bowling team for over 20 years, and was a member of many other organizations.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Leah in 2011; and a brother, Herman "Pete" Anderson.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Wayne R. Anderson and his wife Sarah of Minden, Joey S. Anderson and wife Carla of Meridian, ID; grandchildren, Jason and wife Crystal of Sidney, John of Denver, CO, Jina and husband Broc Meridian, ID, Timothy of Springfield, MO, Pamela S. and husband Shawn, IA, Stuart of Minden, Anna of Topeka, KS; great grandchildren, McKynzee, Brianna, Jason , Krystina , Kerrick, Sydnie, Cole, Carter; a sister, Lorraine "Sis" Mercer of Albuquerque, NM; half brother, Paul Anderson of Sac City, IA; along with many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or to the donors choice, in his memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will also be streamed live for those unable to attend.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Congregational Church of Christ of Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be in the Brule Cemetery at Brule.
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ANDERSON ROBERT RAY
Anderson, Robert Ray, 91, of Grand Island, died Feb. 21, 2015, at the Grand Island Veterans Home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Congregational Church of Christ in Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be at the Brule Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala. Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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Anderson, Robert Ray, 91 — 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Congregational Church of Christ, Brule. Burial: Brule Cemetery. Visitation: 1-7 p.m. today, Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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ROBERT RAY ANDERSON, 91 of Grand Island, NE, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Grand Island Veteran's Home.
Robert was born May 1, 1923 at Brule, NE to Ernest and Marie (Fahrlander) Anderson. He graduated from Brule High School in 1940.
In 1942, Robert entered the U.S. Navy where he served during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Robert married Leah L. Stanley on June 16, 1946, following his discharge from the service that same year. The couple made their home in Brule, where they raised their family. Robert had worked as an auto and aircraft mechanic and service station attendant before taking a job at the Brule Alfalfa Mill. He later worked at Goodall Manufacturing, later TRW, for 31 years.
Robert loved spending time outdoors. He had been involved with the Brule Volunteer Fire Department since 1951, and had served as Fire Chief for many years. He took special interest in the education system at Brule, and always did his best to support the school. He was a member of VFW, life member Elks Club and NRA, Lions Club, Brule Alumni Association, had served as a Hunter Education Instructor, Civil Defense Director, Boy Scout Leader, announcer for many local sporting events, flagger for the Midget Race Car track in Brule, Bowled on Bank of Brule bowling team for over 20 years, and was a member of many other organizations.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Leah in 2011; and a brother, Herman "Pete" Anderson.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Wayne R. Anderson and his wife Sarah of Minden, Joey S. Anderson and wife Carla of Meridian, ID; grandchildren, Jason and wife Crystal of Sidney, John of Denver, CO, Jina and husband Broc Meridian, ID, Timothy of Springfield, MO, Pamela S. and husband Shawn, IA, Stuart of Minden, Anna of Topeka, KS; great grandchildren, McKynzee, Brianna, Jason , Krystina , Kerrick, Sydnie, Cole, Carter; a sister, Lorraine "Sis" Mercer of Albuquerque, NM; half brother, Paul Anderson of Sac City, IA; along with many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or to the donors choice, in his memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will also be streamed live for those unable to attend.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Congregational Church of Christ of Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be in the Brule Cemetery at Brule.
http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Anderson-24/#!/Obituary
ANDERSON ROBERT RAY
Anderson, Robert Ray, 91, of Grand Island, died Feb. 21, 2015, at the Grand Island Veterans Home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Congregational Church of Christ in Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be at the Brule Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala. Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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Anderson, Robert Ray, 91 — 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Congregational Church of Christ, Brule. Burial: Brule Cemetery. Visitation: 1-7 p.m. today, Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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Obituary for Robert Ray Anderson
ROBERT RAY ANDERSON, 91 of Grand Island, NE, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Grand Island Veteran's Home.
Robert was born May 1, 1923 at Brule, NE to Ernest and Marie (Fahrlander) Anderson. He graduated from Brule High School in 1940.
In 1942, Robert entered the U.S. Navy where he served during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Robert married Leah L. Stanley on June 16, 1946, following his discharge from the service that same year. The couple made their home in Brule, where they raised their family. Robert had worked as an auto and aircraft mechanic and service station attendant before taking a job at the Brule Alfalfa Mill. He later worked at Goodall Manufacturing, later TRW, for 31 years.
Robert loved spending time outdoors. He had been involved with the Brule Volunteer Fire Department since 1951, and had served as Fire Chief for many years. He took special interest in the education system at Brule, and always did his best to support the school. He was a member of VFW, life member Elks Club and NRA, Lions Club, Brule Alumni Association, had served as a Hunter Education Instructor, Civil Defense Director, Boy Scout Leader, announcer for many local sporting events, flagger for the Midget Race Car track in Brule, Bowled on Bank of Brule bowling team for over 20 years, and was a member of many other organizations.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Leah in 2011; and a brother, Herman "Pete" Anderson.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Wayne R. Anderson and his wife Sarah of Minden, Joey S. Anderson and wife Carla of Meridian, ID; grandchildren, Jason and wife Crystal of Sidney, John of Denver, CO, Jina and husband Broc Meridian, ID, Timothy of Springfield, MO, Pamela S. and husband Shawn, IA, Stuart of Minden, Anna of Topeka, KS; great grandchildren, McKynzee, Brianna, Jason , Krystina , Kerrick, Sydnie, Cole, Carter; a sister, Lorraine "Sis" Mercer of Albuquerque, NM; half brother, Paul Anderson of Sac City, IA; along with many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or to the donors choice, in his memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will also be streamed live for those unable to attend.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Congregational Church of Christ of Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be in the Brule Cemetery at Brule.
http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Anderson-24/#!/Obituary
ANDERSON ROBERT RAY
Anderson, Robert Ray, 91, of Grand Island, died Feb. 21, 2015, at the Grand Island Veterans Home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Congregational Church of Christ in Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be at the Brule Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala. Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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Anderson, Robert Ray, 91 — 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Congregational Church of Christ, Brule. Burial: Brule Cemetery. Visitation: 1-7 p.m. today, Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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ROBERT RAY ANDERSON, 91 of Grand Island, NE, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Grand Island Veteran's Home.
Robert was born May 1, 1923 at Brule, NE to Ernest and Marie (Fahrlander) Anderson. He graduated from Brule High School in 1940.
In 1942, Robert entered the U.S. Navy where he served during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Robert married Leah L. Stanley on June 16, 1946, following his discharge from the service that same year. The couple made their home in Brule, where they raised their family. Robert had worked as an auto and aircraft mechanic and service station attendant before taking a job at the Brule Alfalfa Mill. He later worked at Goodall Manufacturing, later TRW, for 31 years.
Robert loved spending time outdoors. He had been involved with the Brule Volunteer Fire Department since 1951, and had served as Fire Chief for many years. He took special interest in the education system at Brule, and always did his best to support the school. He was a member of VFW, life member Elks Club and NRA, Lions Club, Brule Alumni Association, had served as a Hunter Education Instructor, Civil Defense Director, Boy Scout Leader, announcer for many local sporting events, flagger for the Midget Race Car track in Brule, Bowled on Bank of Brule bowling team for over 20 years, and was a member of many other organizations.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Leah in 2011; and a brother, Herman "Pete" Anderson.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Wayne R. Anderson and his wife Sarah of Minden, Joey S. Anderson and wife Carla of Meridian, ID; grandchildren, Jason and wife Crystal of Sidney, John of Denver, CO, Jina and husband Broc Meridian, ID, Timothy of Springfield, MO, Pamela S. and husband Shawn, IA, Stuart of Minden, Anna of Topeka, KS; great grandchildren, McKynzee, Brianna, Jason , Krystina , Kerrick, Sydnie, Cole, Carter; a sister, Lorraine "Sis" Mercer of Albuquerque, NM; half brother, Paul Anderson of Sac City, IA; along with many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or to the donors choice, in his memory. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will also be streamed live for those unable to attend.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Congregational Church of Christ of Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be in the Brule Cemetery at Brule.
http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Anderson-24/#!/Obituary
ANDERSON ROBERT RAY
Anderson, Robert Ray, 91, of Grand Island, died Feb. 21, 2015, at the Grand Island Veterans Home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Congregational Church of Christ in Brule with Pastor Lisa Hadler officiating. Burial will be at the Brule Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala. Memorials are suggested to the Brule Fire Department, Salvation Army or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live. Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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Anderson, Robert Ray, 91 — 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Congregational Church of Christ, Brule. Burial: Brule Cemetery. Visitation: 1-7 p.m. today, Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala.
SOURCE: North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) - Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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