He was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Lead, SD, to Horace and Eveyln (Wheeler) Anderson. He graduated from Lead High School and attended Black Hills State College graduating with a BA 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 daughter, Jessica Nielsen
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at Newcastle High School, with Pastor Brenda Torrie officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements
