GERALD LEE ANDERSON

Nov. 21, 1934–Feb. 28, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Anderson, 84, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away Feb. 28, 2019, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb.
His memorial service will be held on March 9 at 2 p.m. at Newcastle High School, with Pastor Brenda Torrie officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Lead, S.D., to Horace and Eveyln (Wheeler) Anderson. He graduated from Lead High School and attended Black Hills State College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and received his master’s degree at Chadron State College. He retired in 1995 as a teacher and principal of Newcastle High School
He married Judith Zingery on May 25, 1974, in Newcastle, where they made their home. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Judith; children, Gary Anderson, Teresa (John) Dominick, and Jennifer (Brady) Blake; son-in-law, Larry Nielsen; 15 grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Buster) Kruske; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Jessica Nielsen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jerry Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund at First State Bank in Newcastle.