Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson, age 77, died Friday, December 29, 2023, in Columbia, Missouri.

A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Diane Irene Anderson was born December 16, 1946, to William and Conradia (Veik) German in Humphrey, Nebraska. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School. She continued her education at the University of Nebraska and graduated with her degree in education in 1969. On August 23, 1969, she was united in marriage to Ronald Anderson in Lincoln. She worked as teacher in Georgia, Tennessee, and Yokohama, Japan. Diane received her master's degree in education from the University of Memphis.

Diane enjoyed reading, sewing, traveling, and cheering on her beloved Cornhuskers. Over the years, she enjoyed several trips with her husband Ron.

Diane is survived by:
Husband: Ron of Columbia, MO
Daughter: Rachel Tinsley of Columbia, MO
Daughter: Laura Anderson of St. Joseph, MO
Grandchildren: Nichole, Logan and Leonardo
Sister: Marlene Altmanshofer of High Point, North Carolina
Brother: Mark (Kathy) German of Lake Zurich, IL.
Sister: Lois (Marshall) Logan of Lincoln
Brother: Louis German of North Bend, OR
Sister: Kathy (Jay) Jackson of Columbus
Sister: Barb (Brad) Nelson of Bullhead City, AZ
Sisters-in-law: Beverly, Terry, Peggy, Virginia, Belinda
Brother-in-law: Robert
Many nephews and nieces
Great nephews and nieces

She is preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Conradia German
Brother-in-law: Dave Altmanshofer
Sister-in-law: Ethel German
Niece: Cheryl Altmanshofer
Infant brothers: William and Thomas German
Brother: Eugene German
Brothers-in-law: Collie, James, Chester