Charles L Anderson

April 24, 1930 - October 14, 2021

Charles Lambert Anderson was born April 24, 1930, at Palmer, Nebraska, to Oliver and Martha (Jaeger) Anderson. Charles attended District #23 in Chase County for eight years and then went on to work on the family farm. Charles was inducted into the U.S. Army on September 15, 1951, and served in Korea. He was honorably discharged on June 18, 1953, and returned to Chase County to work on the family farm. On August 25, 1954, Charles was united in marriage to Marilyn McNeil at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garber in Imperial, Nebraska. To this union three children were born: Peggy, Betty and Ronald. They made their home on the family farm near Imperial. Charles was a lifetime farmer and working in the fields was his life’s work and hobby. Charles passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Imperial Manor, Imperial, Nebraska. He was 91 years of age. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; parents Oliver and Martha; sister Leola; brother Bryce; son-in-law Steve Smith; and brother-in-law Lee Ridlen. Survivors include: Daughter: Peggy Smith of Imperial, NE. Daughter: Betty Lee and husband Ed of Imperial, NE. Son: Ronald Anderson of Imperial, NE. 4 Grandchildren: Jarod Smith, Jamie Jussel, Holly Lempke, and Nicole Peterson. 2 Step-grandchildren: Tiffany Jameson and Patrick Lee. 7 Great-grandchildren. Sister: Colleen Ingalls of Buena Park, CA. Brother-in-law: Clifford McNeil of Riverside, CA. Numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside interment services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. (MT) at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Nebraska, with Rev. Melody Newman officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Charles’s memory, has been suggested to the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial, NE On-line condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMEN