Robert J. Anderson, 70, of Cheyenne, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home.
He was born June 7, 1943 in Kimball, Nebraska, to Charles C. and Violette (Miller) Anderson. He attended elementary and high school in Gering, Nebraska where he played football, ran track and participated in band. Following high school Robert worked for Boeing Aircraft building missle sites.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1965 and the U.S. Air Force National Guard full time in 1966. He retired in 1986 as a Tech Sergeant. Robert was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association, VFW Post 4343, and the American Legion Post 6.
Survivors include a son, Robert C. Anderson of Cheyenne; a sister, Connie (Ron) Schwindt of North Platte, NE; brother in law, Don Steffin of Northglenn, CO and 4 nieces and 1 nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dracilla Steffin.
Graveside Services with Interment will be Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.