Services for Alvin L. Anderson, 93, of Wayne will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Burial, with military rites will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne.
He died Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026 at his home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne.
Memorials may be directed to the Anderson Family for later designation
Arrangements are with Hasemann Funeral Home in Wayne.
Alvin Luther Anderson was born Sept. 3, 1933 to Arthur Theodore and Laura Adeline (Carlson) Anderson on a farm near Concord. He attended District #58 in Dixon County and graduated from Concord High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1956 and honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1962. Alvin returned home to Northeast Nebraska to work for Ellery Hank near Concord.
Alvin married Janet Ramsey Oct. 9, 1955. They established their first home in Concord and later moved south of Wayne in 1965, when Alvin went to work for Harvey Beck. He started farming on his own in 1975. Alvin was a proud farmer and worked tirelessly farming and taking care of livestock. He was a proud Husker football and volleyball fan. Alvin and Janet raised four children. Alvin helped their children with 4-H projects, showing pigs, horses, and beef. He enjoyed watching his granddaughter, Jill, show her goats. They were original members of the Wayne Saddle Club and 4th of July Horseshow. Alvin served on the Wayne County Fair Board and served many years as superintendent for horses.
Alvin and Janet moved to Wayne in 2001. He continued to help his son, Michael, farm for a few more years. Alvin enjoyed watching the grandkids play sports, camping, and traveling with his brothers to visit nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his children: Reed (Ann) of Columbus and their family Meghan (Ryan) Smith and children Stryder, Ramsey, and Kellynn; Whitney (Mark) Gillings and their children, Bennett and Audrey; Linda of Wayne; Janelle (special friend Brian Biermann) of Wayne and her daughter Jillian (Jack) and sons George and Deven; Michael of Wayne and his children, Justin (Megan) and daughter Penelope, Jared (Brenna) and daughter Piper; and Shania (special friend Colin Miller); brother, Kenneth (Karen) Anderson; sisters, Delores (Leroy) Koch and Fern Test; sisters-in-law, Maureen Anderson, and Beverly Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Janet in 2020; infant daughter, Jody; infant son, Mitchell; parents, Arthur and Laura Anderson; in-laws, Kenneth and Louise (Lautenbaugh) Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Jana Anderson; brothers, Wallace (Jeannine), Harlan (Verlyn), Clayton (Zelma), Curtis and Earl; and brother-in-law, Larry Test.
Alvin enjoyed the cards and flowers from the Visitors Committee from Our Savior Lutheran Church and appreciated the kindness and quality of care as a resident at Kindship Pointe.
