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Verna M Andersen

September 11, 1927 — June 18, 2020

Verna M. Andersen, 92, formerly of Shelton, NE died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at The Auberge at Missoula Valley in Montana. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Burial will follow in the Shelton Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the start of the service. Memorials are suggested to the Historical Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Verna was born on September 11, 1927 in Holdrege, NE to Leonard and Lenora (McRoberts) Masters. She grew up in California, receiving her education there and graduating from Whittier High School with the Class of 1945. She moved back to Nebraska in 1947. Upon moving back to Nebraska, she married Raymond Andersen on September 3, 1947 in Kearney, NE. After which the couple lived in Shelton where Verna helped Ray on the farm. They were blessed with three children: Roger, Ted, and Nancy.

Verna was a member of the United Methodist Church in Shelton, the Rebekah Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary, Historical Society, and the United Methodist Women of the church. Her hobbies included bowling, golfing, and reading.

She is survived by her sons, Roger (Pam) Andersen of Gardner, KS, and Ted (Barb) Andersen of Lincoln, NE; daughter, Nancy (Darrell) Lewis of Missoula, MT; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Andersen; brothers, Norman, Dennis, Raymond, and Don Masters; and sister, Lois Hawley.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Apfel Funeral Home - Wood River

411 West 11th Street, Wood River, NE 68883

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Apfel Funeral Home - Wood River

411 West 11th Street, Wood River, NE 68883

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