Herschel L. Anderson, 86, of Beardstown died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at Rushville Nursing and Rehab.
    He was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Beardstown, the son of John C. and Dora Friday Anderson.
    Herschel is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James (surviving wife, Sarah “Tiny”), Calvin (surviving wife, Bonnie), Richard (surviving life partner, Kathy Park) and Donnie Anderson; and one sister, Doris “Sissy” Warden (surviving husband, John).
    Mr. Anderson was a 1952 graduate of Beardstown High School and a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Oscar Mayer for several years before retirement. Herschel enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening and was a hobby pig farmer.
    A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Sager Funeral Home with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation.
    Memorials are suggested to Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post 1239. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sagerfuneralhome.com. Sager Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.