Donald Richard “Rick” Anderson, age 66, of North Platte passed away July 13, 2019 at the Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad.
Rick was born on November 20, 1952 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Leon J. and Della M. (Kelso) Anderson. He attended school in Sutherland and upon graduating enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1973. He was honorably discharged in 1977. Rick was married in August of 1972 and to this union, 2 daughters were born, Colleen, and Dawn.
Rick worked driving a truck for Crete Carriers for 35 years and ended his career at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center as a refrigeration serviceman on trucks.
On July 24, 2004 he married Donna Cochran in Lemoyne, Ne.
Rick loved to fish and enjoyed his work throughout his life.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of North Platte; daughters, Colleen Anderson and Dawn Anderson both of North Platte; 13 grandchildren; in-laws, Jim and Linda Cochran, and Judy and Phil Landfried all of North Platte; mother-in-law, Marge Cochran of North Platte; siblings, Marlene Anderson of North Platte, Vina (Bill) Finch of Paxton, Neil (Jeanna) Anderson of Indianola, Diana (Ron Green) Anderson of Wilcox, and Kathy (Mike) Tindell of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Michael Harris, wife, Twila; grandparents, Dick and Mae Kelso; father-in-law, Ralph Cochran; and a nephew, Jeff L. Anderson.
Memorials are suggested to the Home for Vets, or any other veterans’ organizations. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside Services with military honors will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor John Stone officiating. Visitation will be noon – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.