Wayne Edward Anderson

Wayne E. Anderson, 85, of Callaway, Nebraska, died Monday, September 8, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born May 13, 1923, at rural Arnold, Nebraska to Gunner and Inez (Henry) Anderson. Wayne attended country school around the Arnold area. He was united in marriage to Pearl Sundquist on July 10, 1944, at Oberlin, Kansas. Three children were blessed to this marriage; Joyce, Terry and Karen. Following the couple’s marriage they lived in the Arnold area before moving to the Brady area, returning to Custer County in the late 1940’s, where they farmed and ranched and in 1964, moved to Callaway. The couple built their own home and enjoyed raising their family in Callaway. Wayne started running his maintainer in 1964, this was a great source of enjoyment for him. He was not only able to make his living, but also able to meet wonderful people and be out in nature, two of his greatest loves. The couple were Amway distributors for many years and members of the United Methodist Church in Callaway. Wayne was also a member of the Elk’s Lodge in Broken Bow. Wayne’s grandchildren could always count on grandpa to have a Werther’s Original candy in his pocket and they enjoyed that special connection with him. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, playing cards, fishing, camping and visiting with people. He never knew a stranger and he was never a stranger to anyone. He will be so missed. Survivors include his loving wife: Pearl of Callaway, Nebraska One son: Terry (Reita) Anderson of Elm Creek, Nebraska Two daughters: Joyce (Ronnie) Zoerb of Littleton, Colorado Karen (Richard) Lopez of Kearney, Nebraska Two sisters: Mary (Adrian “Herb”) Szwanek of North Platte, Nebraska Carrie (Bert) Callahan of Brady, Nebraska Six grandchildren: Michael Zoerb, Robbi Anderson Gould, Trina Anderson Miller, Travis Anderson, Meesha Lopez and Christopher Lopez. Five great-grandchildren: Christina Miller, Hunter Miller, Margaret Gould, Charles Gould and Emerlie Zoerb. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Roy, Dale & Bob; one sister, Betty Gift and one grandson, Marty Zoerb. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, Nebraska with Reverend Jerry Schwarz officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. at Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway, Nebraska. Memorials are to the Family for later designation. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of caring and sympathy may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.