Larry Anderson November 2, 1944 ~ September 21, 2011
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Larry Anderson, 66, longtime Ogallala resident, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in St. Lukes Presbyterian Medical Center in Denver, Colo.

Larry was born November 2, 1944 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, the son of Carl and Virgie Mae Pinkston Anderson. When Larry was six months old the family returned to Ogallala where Larry attended grade school and high school.

Larry joined the US Navy on January 10, 1962. He served in the South Pacific on the USS Taluga. After being discharged on April 6, 1966 Larry returned to Ogallala.

In the early 70's Larry began working for Murl Morrow in various capacities. In September of 1994 Larry returned to school at Mid Plains Community College in North Platte and graduated with a degree in Electronic Technology in May of 1996.
Larry was employed at Eakes Office Plus of North Platte until his retirement in May 2011.

On January 10, 1980 Larry married Shari Sator and the couple made their home in Ogallala. His hobbies included drag racing, fishing, and using new technology. He belonged to the VFW Post #3755.

Preceding him in death were his parents Carl Anderson and Virgie Anderson Luedke, step-father Leonard Luedke, sister Delores Bryant, and brother Bill Anderson.

Survivors include his wife Shari Anderson of Ogallala; two sons: Ty Anderson of Ogallala and Treg Anderson of Fort Collins, Colo.; daughter-in-law Mona Anderson of Paxton; and four sisters: Carlene (Wayne) Spangler and Elaine Gretschel, all of Ogallala; Sharon (Ron) Frickey of Madrid; and Bonnie Harms of Iliff, CO. Mother-in-law: Lois Ann Sator of Ogallala. Also four grandchildren: Schyler Anderson of North Platte, Logan Anderson of Paxton, Reese Erbert of Paxton, and Drey Anderson of Denver, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen. The memorial service will be Tuesday, September 27,at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Ogallala with Rev. Chuck Rager officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Keith County Veterans Organization.

A memorial has been established to St. Judes Children's Hospital of Memphis, Tenn. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.