Dean G. Andersen, age 72, of Mullen, NE, passed away on July 13, 2021, at home. He was born on October 18, 1949, in Seneca, NE to Dwayne & Nadene Andersen. He grew up on a ranch near Seneca, NE and attended Thedford High School, graduating with the class of 1967.
On September 28, 1968, he entered the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as a wheel and track mechanic. He was Honorably Discharged on June 1, 1971. He joined the VFW in Seneca, on September 30, 1996.
Dean worked as a truck driver for the Burlington Railroad for 32 years. He retired on November 7, 2009.
He had a passion for collecting guns, and coins. He also enjoyed target practice, trap shooting, spending time at his family ranch, loading shells, and most of all spending time with family & friends.
Dean is survived by his mother, Nadene; brothers Allen (Diane) Andersen of Thedford, Randy (Peg) Andersen of Thedford, and Darrell (Patty Rae) Andersen of Halsey; nieces and nephews, Chad (Marcy), Travis & (Sheri), Shelly, Shelby, Riley (Miranda), Marci, (Travis) Terri (Joe), Kevin (Kim); friends, Donna Reynolds, Adrena Carr, Tanner Carr, Dalton Deidel, Chastity Fecht, Dawn Jessup, Dehjin Pursley and their families; and many great nieces, and nephews.
Dean was preceded in death by his father Dwayne; a brother Lowell; and a nephew Bernie Andersen.
Dean’s family requests memorials be sent to: VFW flag program or the Seneca Cemetery, c/o Allen Andersen, P O Box 124, Thedford, NE 69166.
A Graveside service with Military Honors will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 2:00 pm CT at the Seneca Cemetery in Seneca, NE.
Govier Brothers Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.govierbrothers.com