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Stanley Edward Anderson

1939 - 2021

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

Stanley Anderson Obituary

Name: Visitation for Stanley Edward Anderson
Start: 2021-11-07T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Anderson, Stanley Edward

Stanley Edward Anderson, 82, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021 while traveling to Arizona for the winter months. Stan was born on July 5, 1939 to Alfred and Ellen (Bjelland) Anderson. With Norwegian roots, he grew up on the family farm near Hoffman, MN. It was there that he developed his love for nature and the world around him. Stan graduated from University of Minnesota Morris with a degree in education. He married Sharon Beth Johnson on July 20, 1963. After they were married, they started teaching careers in Sterling, CO. During the summer months, they went to Millard, NE to be camp directors at Circle R Lutheran Bible Camp, which eventually lead to teaching careers in the Millard Public Schools. Stan developed a love for teaching and coaching while serving as physical education teacher and wrestling coach for several years at Millard High School. His love for the outdoors then lead him to his career with the YMCA, where he became the Director of Camping Services where he was instrumental in developing outdoor education programs for the public schools in the Omaha area. Further work in the YMCA led him to opening the S/SW YMCA in Omaha and serving as Director of the Downtown YMCA before his retirement. In his retirement years, he enjoyed many hobbies including: fishing, gardening, biking, photography, cooking, windsurfing and most of all time with family especially grandchildren. Stan and Sharon were faithful members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Millard for nearly 50 years, where he was active in church leadership and mission work. In recent years, Stan enjoyed spending summers at the cabin on Steamboat Lake, MN and winter months in Mesa, AZ.

Stan will be remembered as a friend, dreamer, story teller, and outdoorsman.

Stan is survived by his children, Julie (Dave) Schenkel of Tyndall SD and Hans(Erin) Anderson of Baxter, MN; and grandchildren, Nathan and Noah Schenkel, Karlton and Kaya Anderson; and step-grandchildren, Justin (Chris Wheeler) Schenkel, Mike(Cheyenne) Schenkel and family, Joe(Becky) Schenkel and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; and brothers, Luther and Phillip.

A VISITATION: for family and friends will be held on Sunday, November 7 from 1pm-3pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. A MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held Saturday, November 13 at 11am at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker, MN with Pastor Matthew McWaters officiating. A COMMITTAL SERVICE: will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1pm at Hjerdahl Cemetery in Dalton, MN.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Nov. 4, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Anderson

11 Entries

Michael Mitchell

March 8, 2025

I had Coach Anderson as a P.E teacher at Franklin Elementary School, in Sterling Colorado...1964-1965. I am so very sorry it's taken me so long to write this...I only learned of Coach's passing recently. Coach Anderson was a big, strong good looking stud and was my hero and inspiration. He was also my football coach and I played quarterback for him. His impact on me was huge. Coach Anderson's early instruction was instrumental in my high school and college football career...where I achieved all- conference and all state honors at Sterling High School in football, and left the University of Northern Colorado as it's all time leading pass receiver....but way beyond even that was his upbeat personality and big smile...he was my hero. Thank you Coach Anderson for all you did for me. Love, Mike Mitchell

Winnie Nordlund Anderson

October 29, 2022

It was always a pleasure to be in the company of Stan. We miss him and the family gatherings.

Craig and Julie Holz

November 8, 2021

Julie and Hans, we don't know if you remember us but we lived right behind Bryan Elementary. Hans, you would often stop and play with our little daughter, son , or our dog, on your way home from school. You were so good to them! Craig was the Athletic Trainer at Millard (South). We knew your folks from all of that but I (Julie) really knew your Mom and Dad from Circle R. I went there 2 summers and I have to say the weeks I spent with your Mom and Dad really changed my life, and especially my relationship with Christ. Your Dad took us out in the woods of Circle R 1 night and pruned a tree and gave us a lesson about The Vine and the branches. It really spoke to me. In fact, John 15:5 was the text for our wedding. Your Mom and Dad were also such beautiful examples of love for God and for each other. I know your Dad is celebrating his reunion with your Mom in their permanent home-Heaven. How great that must be! Love and prayers to your families.

Ron and Judy Davis

November 6, 2021

Our sincerest sympathies to Stan´s family and friends. Ron has many fond memories of their work days at the Downtown YMCA and hours of fun sailing on Wednesdays at Lake Cunningham. We remember Stan as a fair and honest man that enriched both our lives.

Robert Larsen

November 5, 2021

I am so sorry to see you go Coach Anderson. You were just a big kid yourself when you came to Millard and laid the foundation for a successful wrestling program. You have been an inspiration to me my whole life.

Winnie Anderson

November 4, 2021

So sorry to hear of Stan's passing. My sympathies to all.

Daryl Milius

November 4, 2021

Good-bye to my windsurfing buddy, mentor and friend! We'll never forget you.

Chuck and Ann Pelley

November 4, 2021

So sad to hear of the passing of Stan. He was such a great guy. Prayers for Stan's family. Hans, you sat beside me in choir when you visited your folks. They both were special people.

Wendy and Doug Smith

November 4, 2021

We only knew the retired snow birds, Stan and Sharon Anderson. However, we loved them with a life long love! We are Stan's winter family, always anxious to get back together each fall! He was a quiet genius, growing a garden in AZ during winter, singing with Mesa Spirit Singers, and bicycling all over the Phoenix Valley. He leaves a huge hole in our hearts!

Daniel Shaul

November 4, 2021

My condolence to the Anderson family for your loss of a truly Good Man. I had the honor of being trained by a wondeful wrestling coach for which I was able to priviledge with the first of several District Championships at Millard. He taught me more then wrestling, but how to be a survivor in lifes tough situations. His early influence in my has stayed with me for 55 years with much appreciation. I will miss your father and grandfather as much as anyone. God blessed him with a gift and he didn't waste it anywhere he was. Not many people can leave such a lasting impression on everyone he met. I'll see him again someday, but until then, there's always more to do. Thank you!

Melody and Joe Schulte

November 4, 2021

We are so sorry for the loss of Stanley. His obituary reveals the loving and purposeful life he lived. Our thoughts and especially prayers are with you as the grieve the loss of a wonderful man.

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