Patricia “Pat” A. Anderson, 82, of Minden, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bethany Home in Minden. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Kearney with Pastor Sean Dougherty and Pastor Mark De Kluyver officiating. The service will be streamed to the church’s website. Inurnment will be held later that day at 2:00 p.m. at the Minden Cemetery. A memorial book signing with family present will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Craig Funeral Home in Minden. Memorials in Pat’s honor are kindly suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Anderson was born on March 17, 1944, in York, Nebraska, to William G. and Ruth (Abraham) Deremer. She grew up on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, and attended District 38, Flowing Well School through the sixth grade before completing her education at Utica Public High School. Following graduation, Pat attended Kearney State Teachers College in Kearney, Nebraska, where she prepared for what would become her lifelong passion and career—teaching children.

On May 29, 1965, she married the love of her life, Roger Anderson. Together they were blessed with four children: Lisa, Craig, Joel, and Leah. Pat and Roger began their married life in Minden, Nebraska, before moving to Valley, Nebraska, where Pat began her teaching career. In 1979, the family moved to Malcolm, Nebraska, where she continued teaching as a Family and Consumer Sciences instructor. She retired from public education in 1993 and returned to Minden.

Even in retirement, Pat continued serving others through education and mentorship. In Minden, she worked with the Head Start program and served through the UNL Extension Office in Kearney as a WIC consultant, helping young mothers and leading several 4-H clubs. She officially retired from her formal teaching roles in 2006.

Pat was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church and played an instrumental role, alongside Roger, in opening the Crossroads Center and establishing the Prison and Jail Ministries. She deeply valued the life skills taught through 4-H and dedicated much of her retirement to teaching nutrition and sewing to children in the community. Pat had a special love for sewing and generously passed those talents on to her grandchildren and many young friends she met through 4-H. She also enjoyed growing African violets and cared for her plants with great affection.

A lifelong learner, Pat delighted in sharing articles, recipes, and new ideas with her family. She especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren, always finding ways to teach and encourage them throughout the years. Sadly, dementia gradually took many of these passions from her over the last five years. In 2024, Pat and Roger moved to Bethany Home in Minden.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Roger Anderson; children: Lisa Clapper (Dennis) of Minden, Craig Anderson (Pam) of Lincoln, Joel Anderson (& friend Kim) of South Bend, and Leah tenBensel (Eric) of Cambridge; grandchildren: Erica Barela (Aaron) of Plymouth; Kaelyse Adler (Zach) of Kearney; Logan Anderson of Lincoln; Samantha Clapper (Skylar) of Seward; Caleb tenBensel of Broken Bow; Jocelyn Anderson (& friend Brogan) of Papillion; Brody Anderson of Omaha; and Megan tenBensel of Cambridge; great-grandchildren: Carter, Elijah, and Azariah of Kearney, and Sayla of Seward; brothers: Bill Deremer of Utica and Jim Deremer (Gloria) of Beaver Crossing; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William G. and Ruth Deremer; daughter-in-law, Nancy Anderson; and sister-in-law, Judy Deremer.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com.