Harvey James Anderson, 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Monday, December 2, 2024.

Harvey was born to Cordelia and Wallace Anderson on May 14, 1940, in Forest City Iowa.  His parents were farmers in central Iowa, and he graduated from Roland High School.  While in High School, he played basketball and baseball.  In 1958, his Basketball team won the Class B Championship.  Harvey attended Waldorf Junior College and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Iowa State University.

Harvey was loved by many.  He was a wonderful, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.  He cherished time with his daughters and their families.

After a short time, teaching in Omaha, Harvey spent many years in Construction Management which included residential and commercial projects.  He had a love of all thing’s spreadsheet related and enjoyed working on his computer daily.

He is survived by two daughters: Teresa (and Brian) Michel of Lincoln, Neb., and Stacy (and Jay) Jelkin of Omaha, Neb.; two grandchildren: Dilan (and Bridget) Michel of Lincoln, Neb., and Jordan Jelkin of Omaha, Neb.; and one great-granddaughter: Mabel Michel of Lincoln, Neb.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elaine, and brother, Wally.

He will be remembered forever, loved deeply and missed by all.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13^th, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church, 102 South Main Street, Roland Iowa.

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