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Byron Dana Anderson

July 26, 1939 - August 20, 2026

Byron Dana Anderson, 87, of Lincoln, NE went home to Jesus on August 20, 2026 after a brave battle with Parkinsons. He was born on July 26, 1939 in Albion, NE to Aderin and Violet (Jacobson) Anderson.

Family members include wife Marilyn, children; Wanda (Tim) Essink, Candace (Todd) Mason, Renee Antoniou, and Melody (Bryan) Jones, 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, siblings; Adrienne Johnson, Raymon (Joan) Anderson, Lois Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by, parents and brother, Alton Anderson.

Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 29, 2026 at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68516.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday August 28, 2026 at Roper and Son’s South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Condolences online at roperandsons.com

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