Hollis Bruce Anderson, 72 of Oakland, NE

HOLLIS BRUCE ANDERSON, 72 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014, at Oakland Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.

Bruce was born on September 25, 1941, in Oakland to Hollis and Leila (Ekstrand) Anderson. He attended Oakland High School until taking over the family farm. He loved working and tinkering about the farm, however, his passion was gas engines. Each engine had a unique story to tell and he loved to share them.

In November 1966, Bruce married Roberta (Andersen) Anderson. To this union two daughters were born, Pamela Deon and Holly Marie. In September 1974, he married Ann Marie Johnson, together they had a daughter, Kathryn Marie. He enjoyed showing the girls the ways of the farm. Bruce was blessed with three grandchildren, Ryan Reppert, Jordyn Knobbe, Brody Huso. He showed them everything he knew about life and told his stories to make them smile.

Bruce drove school bus for Oakland/Craig Public Schools for several years until going to work at Superior Hybrids in North Bend until retiring, and yet he continued to help with the harvest season. Bruce loved life and would help anyone out at any time and expect nothing in return. He will be a man who is truly missed by everyone who knew him.

Bruce was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland and various clubs such as: Dodge County Camper Club, Starkey Lodge in Oakland, NE, Coyote Club in West Point, NE, Pork Producers Board of Directors, and MRVC Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; fathers- and mothers-in-law; son-in-law, Elden Huso; several aunts and uncles.

Bruce is survived by wife,  Ann Anderson of Oakland; daughters, Deon Knobbe  and Holly (Tim) Reppert all of West Point, NE, Katie Anderson of Kearney, NE; three grandchildren, Ryan Reppert and Jordyn Knobbe both of West Point, Brody Huso of Kearney; aunt, Dolores Anderson of Oakland; sister-in-law, Karlene Currier of Millard, NE, and many cousins.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Thursday, May 22nd, 4 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation Friday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Salem Cemetery, rural Oakland.

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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Hollis Bruce Anderson