Bernice L. Anderson

Bernice Lucille Anderson was born on January 2, 1925 to William and Augusta (Ahrens) Koch at the family farm north of Deshler, Nebraska. She passed away at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 23 days. Bernice was baptized on January 11, 1925 and confirmed May 29, 1938 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Deshler, Nebraska. She married Floyd Anderson of Ong, Nebraska on January 16, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bernice graduated from Deshler High School with the class of 1942. She then completed the American Technical Society Certificate of Proficiency on February 17, 1943. She worked at the Deshler Broom Factory and then during the war years at the Bruning & Fairmont Air Bases. After the war, she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for a furniture store. After her marriage to Floyd, they moved to the family farm near Ong, Nebraska and started a family, raising 5 sons. She was a farm wife and a wonderful cook. She sewed clothes for her boys and then in her later years patched jeans for her sons and grandchildren. She enjoyed making quilts and quiet books for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also pieced tops for the church ladies to tie to be sent overseas. Bernice was a member of the Ong Women’s Club and held many offices. She was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska. Her church life and faith were her support, especially in her later years. Bernice was preceded in. death by her parents; husband Floyd Anderson; brother Wilbert Koch; sister Ruth (Koch) Fintel and her husband Eldon; and grandson-in-law Jeremy Fischer. She is survived by her sons Floyde (Donna) Anderson of Ong, Nebraska, Dr. Kenneth (Debbra) Anderson of Ravenna, Nebraska, Rolland (Leslie) Anderson of Ong, Nebraska, Curtis (Linda) Anderson of Chandler, Arizona, and Robert Anderson of Ong, Nebraska; grandchildren Jonathan Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Colonel Lorren D. (Major MacKenzie) Anderson of Vacaville, California, Timothy (Lindsay) Anderson of Sutton, Nebraska, Christopher (Sarah) Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska, Kenneth II (Dr. Beckie) Anderson of Agra, Kansas, Kevin (Jackie) Anderson of Kansas City, Missouri, David Anderson of Ravenna, Nebraska, Eric Anderson of Ravenna, Nebraska, Allen Anderson of Beatrice, Nebraska, and Sarah (Matthew) Wattier of Lincoln, Nebraska; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was proud of her children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. A Funeral Service for Bernice was held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska. Pastor James Moll presided over the Funeral Service. Stanley Johnson accompanied the congregation in the singing of “Rock Of Ages,” “I Am But A Stranger Here,” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers included Timothy Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Kenneth Anderson II, Allen Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, and Colonel Lorren D. Anderson. Honorary pallbearers included Lindsay Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Dr. Beckie Anderson, Sarah Wattier, Matthew Wattier, Kevin Anderson, Jackie Anderson, MacKenzie Anderson, David Anderson, and Eric Anderson. A Graveside Service was held in the Ong Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.

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Bernice L. Anderson

January 2, 1925 - September 25, 2022