Roger Dean Anderson was born on November 11, 1938, in Scandia, KS to Russell and Pauline Anderson. He died on Wed., May 13, 2026, at the home of Annette Anderson Gallegos, in La Vernia, TX; he was 87 years old. Roger graduated high school in Scandia, KS, and attended junior college in Concordia, KS. He married Secundia (Connie) Ortiz on July 1, 1960, in Lamar, CO. As a bank officer of the Jamestown and Randall State Bank, he proudly served his community and was well respected. Roger was a huge fan of three sports teams, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State University, and any opponent of the University of Kansas, (haha).
He is survived by daughters Annette Gallegos and husband Roberto, La Vernia TX, Kimberly Anderson, San Antonio, TX, and Dana Anderson Pancoe and husband William, Dunedin FL. He is also survived by his sisters Paula Clark (husband Charles), Lenoir, TN, and Pamela Ward and husband Jack, Topeka, KS. Additionally, Roger is survived by grandsons Roberto Gallegos and wife Jennifer and Joshua Gallegos and wife Gabriela, great-grandchildren Saleen and husband Sean, Shelby, Roberto and Mia Gallegos, and great-great-grandson Stetson. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Pauline Anderson and wife Secundina (Connie) Anderson.
Burial and/or memorial services will be held at a later date in Scandia, KS. Condolences can be sent in care of Annette Gallegos, 108 Fox Wood, La Vernia, TX 78121.
