Charlie Anderson

Charles “Charlie” Anderson, 88, of Grand Island, died Monday, October 28, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Grand Island. Memorial service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Pier officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm until service time. According to his wishes, Charlie was cremated. Memorials are suggested to Project Hunger. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Charlie was born November 12, 1930 in Ord, NE, to Albert and Elizabeth (Weekes) Anderson. He grew up in the Greeley area. In 1948, Charlie graduated from Scotia High School. After school he helped on the farm. On March 29, 1951, Charlie entered the United States Air Force and served in Alaska. He was honorably discharged on March 4, 1955.

On September 17, 1955, Charlie was united in marriage to Jane Linson in California. The couple lived in California until they moved back to the Scotia area where Charlie farmed for almost 50 years. Upon his retirement, he helped his brother with his land excavating business, traveled extensively, and created beautiful flower gardens. He left a legacy of how to honor your marriage vows by the way he cared for his wife when her health began to fail. One had to only listen to him pray to hear his deep love for God, his family, and our country.

Survivors include: children: John (Ginny) Anderson of Hastings, NE, Daniel Anderson of Houston, TX, Laura (Patrick) Mason of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren: Blake Anderson, Chelsey (A.J.) Edwards, Alicia (Dale) Roberson; great grandchildren: Ava, Athena, Abel; and brothers: Edward and James Anderson both of Greeley, NE.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and wife in 2016.