Jerome Ermil Anderson, 94, of Lyons NE

Jerome Ermil Anderson was born May 13, 1920 to Oscar and Louise (Brohn) Anderson at the home farm North of Lyons, Nebraska. He passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 94 years.

Jerome went to the Jefferson Country School for ten years, and graduated from Lyons High School in 1937. He married Lois Nelson on April 18, 1940, at the bride’s parents’ home South of Rosalie, Nebraska. The couple farmed near Lyons for many years, and raised their family; Leila, Jerry, Carol and Tressa.

In 1959, Jerome moved his family into Lyons, where he continued to be involved in farming. The family attended the Divide Center Presbyterian Church for many years. They attended the Presbyterian Church in Lyons since moving to town.

Jerome loved farming, and was known to invent his own farm equipment. He continued to learn throughout his life. He loved to travel, and visited many places his children lived, including Guam, Japan and many Pacific islands. He has been very helpful to members of his community. In later years, Lois and Jerome enjoyed going to the Happy Days Center and living at Evista retirement Village for many years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister; son, Jerry.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, of Oakland; daughters, Leila Keiper and Tressa Wagner; son, Carol Anderson, all living in Arizona; sisters, Betty Bjornberg and Nelda Hursh; brother, Derwin Anderson; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 10:30 am, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons

VISITATION: Tuesday, 5-7 pm at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Jerome Anderson

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