Lynn L. “Andy” Anderson, 77, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.
He was born April 13, 1944 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to LeMoyne and Sylvia Neola (Deay) Anderson. He was raised at Osceola, Nebraska where he graduated from high school in 1962.
Andy served in the U.S. Navy from August 1966 to August 1968. His time included serving on the USS Forrestal.
On September 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to Diana E. Rollo in Chandler, AZ. Thereafter they moved to Gering in 1976 where he was employed by Lockwood Irrigation. He began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad as electrician in 19779. The couple then moved to Alliance in 1981. He retired after 30 years of service in 2009. He was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church, American Legion and V.F.W.
He is survived by his wife, Diane of Alliance, his brothers, Mike, Scott (Linda), Bryce (Deb) and Kurt all of Osceola, NE, 6 nieces and 2 nephews. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church in Alliance. Pastor Tim Stadem will officiate. Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
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