Russell Lynn Anders went to be with his heavenly father in the early morning hours of April 30th, 2021. Russell was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Robert Dean and Patricia Lee Anders (Sultzer). He attended Hastings High school and graduated in 1977. He moved from Hastings to Alliance to work for Burlington Northern as a Material Clerk in 1978. He met the love of his life, Gina Furley, while working for Burlington Northern and they were joined in marriage on June 19, 1982. To this union two children were born, Lacey Lee and Robert Levi. He was also blessed with a son, Greg Brown.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Gina Anders, son Greg (Shana) Brown and their children Jaiden & Tyzen; daughter Lacey (Adam) Herring and their children Bridger & Bristol; and son Levi (Jess) Anders and their children Serenity, Preslee & Remmi. He is also survived by his sister Jody Anders; step-father, Lloyd Wayne Tatro, mother-in-Law Nel Furley; sister-in-Law Deb (Bill) Smith; brother-in-Law Doug Furley; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Larry Snyder, Randy Krebs, and Jean Marchant; as well as other close friends; and by all those he deeply touched. His light was seen, his heart was known, and he touched more people than anyone could ever imagine. Finally, he was also survived by his constant furry companion, Otto.
Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Lee Tatro, father Robert Dean Anders; maternal grandparents Lester and Dorothy Sultzer, paternal grandparents Charles and Matilda Anders and father in law Richard Furley.
Russ will always be remembered as a kind soul who was willing to give endlessly to others through works of service, kind deeds, and for his constant presence of love and comfort. He shared his creative talents of wood working and mechanics with his children and the results of those projects will be a constant reminder of him. Russ left a piece of himself in the hearts of all who were honored to know him; his faith in Christ, his wise words of wisdom, and the deepness of his love are things we will cherish forever. He was such an incredible blessing and the weight of his absence will be felt by many. For now, we will follow his wishes to “just love one another” and hold tight to the Lord’s promise that we will be reunited, for eternity, never to be separated again.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
There will be no memorial service and cremation has taken place per Russ’s wishes. Memorials can be sent to Great Western Bank or a donation to P.A.W.S. (P.O. Box 117 Alliance, NE 69301) can be made in Russ’s name.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.