William “Bill” Anderson

8/30/1927 – 1/18/2017

William (Bill) D. Anderson, died Wednesday, January 18 in Haines City, Florida. He leaves his 3 children, Pat Anderson, Doug Anderson, and Perry Anderson, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Ronnie Anderson. His wife LaDonna and son Dr. Rodney Anderson preceded him in death.

Born in Funk, Nebraska, the son of Walter and Esther Anderson.

Bill had to leave home and move to Kearney, Nebraska to attend high school. He was the youngest licensed real estate agent in the state of Nebraska and worked for an agency in Kearney. He was drafted into the Army and served in World War II and the Korean War.

He was honorably discharged in 1951.  Bill married LaDonna Mae Anderson (Ventling) on March 19, 1950.

Bill & LaDonna farmed for several years in Holdrege, Nebraska, and then moved to Omaha. He worked for Crane Company and for the National Lead Company.  Bill & LaDonna later started their own successful business, the Wm D Anderson CO and Assoc, a manufacturing rep business, which is still operational today.  While self-employed he received several top salesman awards from companies he represented.

After retiring and moving to Florida, Bill & Ladonna both worked at Walt Disney World. They worked the Epcot Food & Wine Festival and also wrapped cookies for the Grand Floridian Resort’s gingerbread House for several years.

Bill enjoyed golf, fishing, carpentry, and traveling around exploring and making new friends in their motor home with Ladonna.  He is a lifetime member of the Shriner’s, a Mason, member of the VFW,  and American Legion.

Viewing will be held on Friday, (1/27/2017) 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Graveside Service on Saturday, (1/28/2017) 10:30 AM with a reception immediately after at the Shriner’s Hall 2823 S. 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 392-0404

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriner’s