Roger Lee Anderson, 78, of Grand Island passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center.

Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:30am at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home with Pastor Kelly Karges officiating.   Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 5-7pm.  Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.livson.com. Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Roger was born in Grand Island to Alton and Olga (Henne) Anderson on February 7, 1944. He grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island High School in 1962.

While both working at Model Laundry, Roger met the love of his life, Karen Fitchhorn. They were united in marriage on August 1, 1964 at Trinity United Methodist of Grand Island and celebrated 54 years of marriage before her passing on February 18, 2019. The couple made their home in Grand Island where they raised five children. He retired from the USPS after 37 ½ years of employment and held various positions over the years.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, puzzles, woodworking and listening to Big Band music. He also had a large collection of model trains. He served as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles several years ago. His greatest joy was spending time with family, especially attending sporting events for the grandchildren whom he was very proud of.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Randy and Holly Anderson of Grand Island, Scott and Jill Anderson of Springfield, MO, Dawn and Brian Schultz of Platte City, MO, Kathy and Nathan Woodard of Billings, MT and Mike and Hope Anderson of Casper, WY; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother in-law, Jon and Kelly Fitchhorn of Grand Island; sister in-law, Verna Anderson of Grand Island and numerous other friends and family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; brothers, Bob and Shirley Anderson and Darrell Anderson; sister, Doris and Louis Zuehlke and a brother in-law, Rodney Fitchhorn.