Edward B. Anderson

Edward B. Anderson, 83 Kearney resident Edward B. Anderson, 83, of Kearney passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Kearney First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Melody Adams will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Kearney cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #52, VFW post #759 in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Honors Team. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorials are suggested to Habitat for Humanity or Kearney First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Edward Burton Anderson was born to Edward L. and Bertha (Raddatz) Anderson on January 23, 1936 in Sterling, CO. He passed from this life after a 20-year battle with cancer on September 20, 2019. When Ed was five years old the family moved to Sidney, NE where Ed grew up. In May 1953, at age 17 he joined the Army to start a 22 year career with assignments in Germany, France, Korea and two tours to Vietnam as well as several assignments in the US, mainly in the Midwest. His last duty assignment was with the ROTC at the then Kearney State College in Kearney, NE. Upon retirement from the Army, Ed started his own upholstery business which he called Edmar Upholstery. After operating this business for a couple years he went to work for Baldwin Manufacturing for another 22 year career as supervisor of various departments. On October 28, 1960 Ed married Joyce Wright of Cheyenne, WY. To this marriage two sons were born, Edward, Jr. and Joseph. The marriage ended in divorce. On April, 13, 1968 Edward married Mardith Robbins of Oakland, NE. To this marriage one daughter, Denise, was born. Ed spent his retirement years after leaving Baldwin’s caring for his wife, doing various woodworking projects, and maintaining his home at the site off the old cottonmill. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Kearney and the Friendship Class. Ed was a supporter of Storm hockey. From “day one” he was a season ticket holder and Booster Club member. One of his joys was making player buttons and cheering on the team home and away. He traveled to many away games and hosted three players. As his health declined, Ed spent his time reading, watching TV, playing with his dogs who were his constant companions, and watching Storm hockey. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mardi, of Kearney; sons, Ed, Jr. (Doreen) of Hayden, CO, and Joe (Cheryl) of Tampa, FL; daughter, Denise (Jerry) Stark of Kearney; sister, Judy Hartman of Wenatchee, WA; grandsons, Jon (Kelli) of Phoenix, AZ, Logan (Alyssa) of Atlanta, GA, Nathan (MacKenzie) of Springfield, MO, Hayden (Samantha) of Homestead, FL; step grandchildren, Jon (Hannah), Nancy, and Andrea Stark all of Kearney; one great grandson; four great granddaughters; and two step great granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty, Joyce and Vivian; and grandson, Shalako.

Edward B. Anderson

January 23, 1936 - September 20, 2019