Died Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Skip Anderson was born on June 29, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edwin and Dorothy Anderson. He grew up in North Platte, Nebraska where he graduated from high school. Skip earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1953 from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln before serving in the US Army from 1953-55. After briefly studying education at Iowa State, he started his teaching career in Harlan, Iowa before moving to Fremont where he taught Chemistry for 39 years.
Skip wed Jean Anne Smith on July 10, 1955, at Blair United Methodist Church in Blair, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children: Debra, Pam and Jeff. Skip and Jean briefly lived in Harlan before making Fremont their home where they raised their family. She was the love of his life.
Skip loved music, especially barbershop harmony. He sang lead in the Vocalmotives Quartet, whose schtick left people rolling in the aisles with laughter. His signature flattop haircut was the icing on the cake as the group sang in perfect harmony while the slapstick comedy kept the crowd entertained. His Sunday gig found him singing tenor in the church choir for over 50 years.
Skip's biggest source of pride was his family. He loved to attend as many sporting events, choir concerts and piano recitals as he could where you would always find him with a video camera in his hand capturing memories he would share with everyone. At Christmastime, there was always a trip to the pheasant farm where he taught his grandkids the art of shooting a shotgun with finesse. You could rest assured, if he pulled the trigger, a bird was going down.
Skip passed away on February 1, 2022, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Dorothy. Skip is survived by his wife Jean of Fremont, daughters and sons-in-law: Debra and Garland Perry of Sharpsburg, GA, Pam and Jon Ehly of Omaha and son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Lisa of Spring, TX; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 5, at 1:00 PM, Fremont First United Methodist Church (UMC), There is no viewing but the family will receive friends, Friday, February 4 from 5-7PM at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Private Inurnment will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to: Fremont First UMC https://fremontfirstumc.org/give-online/ or Fremont Area Community Foundation (Dr. Darlene Ritter and Skip Anderson Class of 1962 Scholarship Fund).
Ludvigsen Mortuary in charge of arrangement.
Condolences may be sent at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Nancy Spicer
Queen Creek, AZ Saturday, February 5, 2022 I remember Mr Anderson by his alias of Nod Piks and his kind ways and great sense of humor. He planted the seed for my love of chemistry and I went on to enjoy each of my Chemistry classes in college, especially Organic chemistry and also Quantitative Analysis. I thank him for all he did for me. l loved singing in the church choir with him and his help with our wonderful MYF group. What a great man he was. RIP from a life well livedKathy Perry and Dennis Chesnutt
Fayetteville, GA Saturday, February 5, 2022 So sorry for your loss. Skip will be missed, but never forgotten. He was such a SWEET and KIND man, who was loved by ALL that knew him. He cherished Jean, his children, and grandchildren, and was there to help others when he could. Skip got to the table of GOD before us, but I know he is saving places for all his loved ones.GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND WELL.
Gary Ramig
Omaha, NE Saturday, February 5, 2022 Great comrade. RIP SKIPDick Crabtree
Pickstown, SD Friday, February 4, 2022 I am very sadden to hear of Mr. Anderson's passing. He was very patient with me in class as chemistry was not my best subject but he always kept things on the humorous level. I remember when I graduated from Midland, I saw him downtown one afternoon. He said he was glad to hear I graduated from college and assumed Chemistry was not my major. I assured him it wasn't. He was one of the absolute nicest and most caring of gentlemen I have ever known.Ron Hocking
Terre Haute, IN Friday, February 4, 2022 I have so many fond memories of our times together both in the classroom and in the hunting field. Skip, Dave Strong, and I hunted pheasants together on January 15, 2013. What a wonderful time! All of our thoughts and prayers to Jean and family. Freda & RonBarb (Obermiller) Murer
Hooper, NE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Prayers for your family. I have such great memories of Skip and our family times. He was a very special person.Barb
Donald Dickmeyer
OMAHA, NE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Jean and family, I am sorry to read about Skip passing away. He was an institution to Fremont High. Always was in control and very kind to everyone. I always liked our short visits when I dropped off the mail at your house.Dave Sellon
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Dear Jean,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Skip. I regret that I will not be able to attend, as I will be out of town this weekend. I owe a lot to Skip. He was a fantastic mentor and friend to me when I was a young science teacher at FHS!
With love,
Dave Sellon
Mark Williams
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Thank you Mr. Anderson for being a great teacher and even a better person. Always enjoyed laughing with you! Chem Is Try! Will never forget it! Thoughts and prayers to your family!Shelia
Jonesboro, GA Tuesday, February 1, 2022 I will remember his sweet smile and gentle ways. He was such fun to be around. He Loved his wife and family with his whole heart. He will be missed. I wish I could share in the celebration of his life but know my heart is there with you all.