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Roger Anderson Obituary
He was united in marriage to Melodee Carey on April 7, 1968 at Sacramento, Calif. They lived in Sacramento until 1971, moving to Portland, Ore. In 1976 they moved to Cheyenne, Wyo. and to Newcastle, Wyo. in 1981. While in Newcastle he established his first Ford Dealership. They moved to Grand Island in 1986 where he went into partnership with his brother, Dick, owning and operating Anderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealership. They purchased the Lincoln Ford Dealership in 1993 and St. Joseph, Mo. Ford Dealership in 1996. His son, Mike, went into partnership with him in 1999. In 2003 they purchased the Ford Dealership in Missouri Valley, Iowa and in 2005 the Ford Dealership in Omaha. Roger retired on June 1, 2008.
Some of his many involvements include Five Points Bank Board of Directors, Dakota State Foundation Board, National Dealer Council for Ford Motor Company, National Auto Dealers Association, Nebraska New Car and Truck Dealer Association, President of Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, active member of Wheel Club for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Hastings College and Missouri Western College; and he established the Roger and Melodee Anderson Football Endowment for Dakota State University.
Survivors are his wife, Melodee; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Barb Anderson, Bennet; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Chuck Allen, Grand Island; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Judy Anderson, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; Ted and Karla Anderson, Montrose, S.D.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marianne and Chuck Oyen, Salem, S.D.; Sharon and John Perez, Walnut Grove, Calif.; step sisters and their husbands, Lorraine and Charlie Judstra, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Christine and Jerry VanEmmerick, Minnesota. Other survivors are his grandchildren, Cole Anderson; Grant Anderson; Summer Allen; Sydney Allen; and step granddaughter, Catherine Allen; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margo and Jack Lytal, Auburn, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and step mother, Fern, preceded him in death.
Services 4 p.m. Saturday (9/6/08) at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Island. The Reverend Gary Schulte will officiate. Entombment will be at a later date in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday (9/5/08) at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Tom Osborne Teammates Program. Condolences may be sent to www.giallfaiths.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Anderson
Sherri Randall
September 12, 2008
To Roger's family, Roger will be greatly missed by all. He was always very nice and ready to smile when he was at the Newcastle, WY dealership. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob Obst
September 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Johnson
September 11, 2008
To Roger's Family I worked for Roger in Newcastle,WY in the parts dept and he sure was a nice boss. He will be missed by all. Sharon Johnson
Robert Littleton
September 9, 2008
Mel, I am so sorry to hear about Roger. I know he will be missed
Allan Holms
September 8, 2008
Mike and Family,
I am in shock to hear of Roger's sudden passing and am very saddened by his premature death. In the short time of developing a personal and business relationship with him, I was impressed with his honesty and character. He will be greatly missed.
Bill and Shirley Nelson
September 7, 2008
Mel, Mike, & Jenny,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words are hard to find at a time like this. But we want you to know that you are in our prayers. Just remember we will all meet again in heaven.
Keep The Faith
Tonja Cox
September 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dori Bush
September 7, 2008
Melodee and family.....
We are so very sad to learn of Roger's passing and even more saddened that we missed his memorial service on Saturday! We returned from a motorcycle trip to the Black Hills at noon on Saturday and had not yet tackled our newspapers. We learned just today that he had passed on! We'll never forget Roger's "winning" smile and our Tyler will be forever grateful for Roger's part in helping him locate a vehicle last year.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the coming days. If we can help you in any way, we hope you'll let us know!
Dave and Dori Bush
Sandi Brassell
September 6, 2008
Melodee, Mike, Jenny and familys. I am so sorry for your great loss. Some of the fondest memories I have in Cheyenne was all of you as my neighbors. What fun we all had and what a gift it was to spend time with you all. I so remember the fun parties and Roger's quick wit and sense of humor. Even over the miles and years when we had a chance to talk it was like old times. He will be missed. My love and condolences to your all.
Cindy Filbert
September 6, 2008
Mike & Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Rogers passing. I have good memories working at the West "O" dealership and visiting with him. He was a very good hearted person. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Jim and Maggie Cassey
September 6, 2008
To Roger Anderson Family,
Roger was such kind and wonderful person. We are sad for your loss as his family and for the communities he touched.
Tim & Margie Bunn
September 5, 2008
I will miss him. My family and I would not have had the opportunity to live in Nebraska and made this our home, if not for Roger. He was a great mentor, teacher, father figure and person, the type of person that people looked up to and wanted to be like. I owe my success to him. I look forward to playing golf with him again someday, like the days we played at Pebble Beach and he said " If this isn't heaven, its gotta be pretty close".........
Karen Karr
September 5, 2008
Mel, Jenny & family,
My prayers are with you. Remember all the memories-he will always be in your heart.
Love & Prayers
Karen Karr (Mitchell,NE)
Cam Lind
September 5, 2008
Roger and I were neighbors between Salem and Montrose, South Dakota when we were kids. The first football game I played when I was a freshman we went down to Montrose. Roger took the opening kickoff and came upfield right at me. I took the easy way out and dove at his feet. He ran right over me, I got up and wobbled to the sidelines and my coach met me there and said GREAT TACKLE!!!. If he only knew that I bailed out he would have had a cat. Roger was a great friend and I am sorry for your loss. He is a legendary athlete and man in South Dakota to this day. Cam Lind, 604 E. Sunnybrook Drive. Sioux Falls, S. D. 57105.
Michael Barrett
September 5, 2008
Mike & Barb,
It is with deep sympathy from myself and my family to you for the loss of Roger. You and Roger gave me my start in the car business and I will be eternally grateful to him and you. If you need anything, feel free to let me know. God bless you and your family.
Ricky & Barb Folsom
September 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andrew Gallagher
September 5, 2008
To the Anderson Family,
I send my deepest regards and am very sorry that I am unable to make the services. Being around the dealerships for the last 14 years of my life let me get to know Roger pretty well. Whenever he was around he always made time to talk to me when I would stop in his office and he was always concerned about my well being. He took interest in the things that I was doing throughout my life and always had a smile on his face. I will miss him greatly.
Karen Karr
September 5, 2008
Mike, Barb, Cole and Grant,
I am so sorry to hear the news-Just remember your dad and Pappi will always be in our hearts. I love you.
GrandMa Karen
Brian Gallagher
September 5, 2008
Those of us who got to know Roger felt truly blessed. He genuinely cared for his family, his friends, and his community- we were all touched by his influence. I can already see his smile and hear his laugh in God's skybox. Our love and prayers are with you and your family as you go on to a better place- I'll miss you, my friend!
Lance Goldberg
September 5, 2008
Melodee,
Although we only met a few years ago, Roger's zeal for life and his sage advice made a deep and valuable impression on me, as I can see his imprint on many, many others.
Terry and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family with sincerity and love.
Melody Swaim Matulewic
September 5, 2008
Mike and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Melody Swaim Matulewic
former marketing director
Jeff Buchholz
September 5, 2008
Mike and Family,
It is with great sadness that I have learned of your dads death today. He holds a special place in my heart. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and family. God Bless You!
Jeff Buchholz and Family
James/Joan Lohrman
September 5, 2008
Melodee,Jenny,Mike and family; Joan and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Roger. Having known Roger since I was 15 he was always bigger than life and full of life. I always enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed.
Kent and Lori Boughton
September 5, 2008
Mel-Jenny-Mike and families
This is a very difficult time I know but ROgers generosity to us when we were all having the times of our lives with our kids and Cedar Hollow Riders are memories that will never be forgotten. He was such a kind and generous man and cared for everyone he knew. He will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched.
DAVID PETERSON
September 5, 2008
Melodee, Mike, Jenny and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I was a G.I. Anderson Ford employee for several years before I retired. Roger was a great guy to work for and I liked to stop by and say hello and see how he was doing. He will be missed.
Eric Boyd
September 5, 2008
To: Mike & Family
I wanted to pass onto you all my deepest sympathy for the loss of Roger. I used to work for Roger & the gang. He will be missed by many. Hard time are ahead but be strong & look to each other for support...
MIKE LECKRON
September 5, 2008
TO THE FAMILY,
ROGER GAVE ME MY FIRST START IN THE CAR BUSINESS IN 1991 @ ANDERSON FORD IN GRAND ISLAND. TODAY I AM STILL IN THE BUSINESS AS THE BUSINESS MANAGER @ A DEALERSHIP IN ILLINOIS. WAS SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU
Dawn Paulsen
September 5, 2008
Melodee,
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Foster Care Review Board
Teri Garey
September 5, 2008
Our paryers are with all of you. Rodger will be missed greatly.
Teri and Jeff Garey
Bill and Aileen Redeker
September 5, 2008
Mel, We feel as if we have lost part of our souls and wish we could be with you. May God give you strength during this coming season...
Bill and Aileen
Jana Hafer
September 5, 2008
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you during this hard time. We are very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the memories.
Hafer Family
Larry, Jana, Dylan and Levi
Brian Oyen
September 5, 2008
Having only met Roger in passing on an occasion or two, I sadly don't have stories to share. However one thing is certain, the Huskers will miss of their greatest fans. All our condolences, Brian, Jamie and Carter Oyen.
Kevin Fleege
September 5, 2008
I only knew Roger for a short time, as neighbors at the lake, but what a great guy! My condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers.
GINGER ARVIZO
September 5, 2008
MELODEE, MIKE, JENNY AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ROGER WAS A KIND PERSON . WAS EASY TO GET ALONG WITH.ALWAYS HAD TIME TO LISTEN HE MADE YOU FEEL AS A FAMILY MEMBER.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL . OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. GINGER & ALFONSO ARVIZO
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