Ervin L. Anderson was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 30, 1934 to Clifford L. and Gertrude E. (Johnson) Anderson. He graduated from high school in 1952 and, on September 20, 1956, he began serving in the United States Army. He was Honorably Discharged August 18, 1958. Ervin spent his entire career working at Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T Technologies/Western Electric. He retired in 1992. He was co-owner of Pawnee Pines Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm. Ervin was a long-time member of the Audubon Society and watching and feeding birds was a beloved past time. Tending his flowers, Keno, and cards occupied much of Ervin's free time. He enjoyed playing Pitch and Bridge, but mostly enjoyed a good game of Poker with his family. Family members include his sister Joyce (James) Sheets of Lincoln; nephews Dennis Sheets of Lincoln, Kevin Sheets of Florida, Jerry Anderson of Illinois, and Donald Anderson of Michigan. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Donald Anderson and Jerry Anderson. Memorials may be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or CHI Hospice of Lincoln.