Lois J. Andersen, age 91, of North Platte, NE passed away on July 24, 2025 at Linden Court.
She was born in Boelus, NE on December 31, 1933 the daughter of Hans and Margaret Reimers. She grew up and went to elementary school at Keystone and graduated from Grand Island High School. After her father’s death, the family moved to Grand Island where she met and married Lyle Andersen.
The couple settled in North Platte in 1960. They bought Carl Andersen’s Store in 1986 which became Andersen’s and Sons, where Lois helped the business doing books. She worked with her husband Lyle, and all 4 sons at the family business. She had a very strong work ethic which she passed on.
Lois loved gardening and raising flowers. Her family was the center of her life. She was a cub scout den mother for all four of her sons.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons Ronald (Susie) Andersen of North Platte, NE, and Russell (Elizabeth ) Andersen of North Platte, NE; daughter in law Julie Andersen, North Platte, NE and Deb Andersen of Post Falls, ID; grandchildren Sasha (Eric) Welsh of North Platte, NE, Brandon (Jamie) Andersen, Carriere, MI, Kevin (Mary) Andersen Post Falls, ID, Rachel (Mackin ) Warrington Post Falls, ID, Rylan Andersen, Cyrus Andersen, Nevaeh Andersen and Nathaniel Andersen all of North Platte, NE; great grandchildren Kristin Andersen, Ryan (Hanna) Andersen, Ace Andersen, Vivian Andersen, Faye Warrington and Finn Warrington; her favorite dog Bear; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lyle, two sons: Robert and Ricky, and 3 siblings.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte City Cemetery. Dinner will follow at the First United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel on July 31, 2025 with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made in her name. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com