. William George Williby, 91

William George Williby, age 91, of Blair, died June 15, 2015, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 20, 2015, at 10:00AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Military graveside services will follow the funeral in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday beginning at 4:00PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home.

William George Williby was born on August 27, 1923, in Royal, Nebraska to James William and Bertha Christine (Nielsen) Williby. In the early 1940’s William played legion baseball wherever he could find a game, often in Tilden, Clearwater, Neilgh, Orchard and Plainview, Nebraska. He would hitchhike, on highway 20, in his uniform to get a ride to the games. He graduated from Royal High School on May 14, 1942. After graduation he moved to Blair with his parents. William joined the United States Army Air Corps on February 24, 1943. He was stationed in England as a switchboard operator from May 9, 1943 to June 15, 1945. On November 16, 1947 he was united in marriage to Lena Mae Sheets at the Methodist Church in Blair.

Bill worked in Blair for over 60 years as a meat cutter. He was employed with Mac’s IGA, Town & Country Market and Carlsen Drefs until the age of 86.

Bill was The Best Grandpa Ever, and loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in sports. He also enjoyed dancing, bowling and playing cards. Bill was a true people person and enjoyed visiting with anyone.

Bill coached The Girls Fairway Softball Team from 1968-1978 as they played softball across the US from California to Florida; Minnesota to Texas. He was a 75 year member of the Blair First United Methodist Church, member of the Blair VFW Post #1251, Color Guard, Firing Squad and The Blair American Legion.

Mr. Williby is survived by his daughters: Marcia (Chuck) Hall and Mary (Jon) Stewart of Blair; grandchildren: Marla (R.J.) Ryan, Jon Stewart (Alison Lorenzen), Greg Stewart, Jessica Hall (Eric Beaty), and Jacquelyn (Ryan) Fischer, all of Blair; great-grandchildren: Taylor Stewart, Jason Stewart, Cole Ryan, Grant Ryan, William Fischer, Rhett Fischer, and Braxson Beaty; sister Lois Backman, sister-in-law Fae Williby, brother-in-law Clarence (Helen) Sheets, brother-in-law Bob (Connie) Sheets, sister-in-law Susie (Russ) Christensen, sister-in-law Bernice Sheets, all of Blair; sister-in-law Nila Haggard of Cincinnati, Ohio; cousins Doug Nielsen of Omaha and Tom Walsh of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Bertha Williby; wife Lena Mae Williby; brothers: Herbert, James, Lyle, and Glen; sisters: Alice Hibbs, Marveline Eggsen, Delores Smith, Jeannine Williby; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Blair or directly to the family for later distribution.

#2 Omaha World Herald 18 June 2015

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Williby, William George Age 91 Blair, NE. Survived by daughters, Marcia (Chuck) Hall and Mary (Jon) Stewart; sister Lois Backman; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; all of Blair. FUNERAL SERVICES 10am Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Military graveside services will follow the funeral in the Blair Cemetery. VISITATION will be held Friday beginning at 4pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of William George Williby

Born August 27, 1923 Royal, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest June 15, Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 20, 2015 First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Rebecca Hjelle. Organist: Ann Thiemann. Vocalist: Dave Sheets. Musical Selections: “In The Garden”, “How Great Thou Art”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”

Pallbearers: Jon Stewart, Greg Stewart, R.J. Ryan, Ryan Fischer, Eric Beaty, Jason Stewart, Cole Ryan

Honorary Pallbearers: Marla Ryan, Jessica Hall, Jacquelyn Fischer, Taylor Stewart, Grant Ryan, William Fischer, Rhett Fischer, Braxson Beaty, Bill Smith, Ron Williby, Bob Williby, Kent Williby, Lanny Williby, Dave Backman, Paul Smith, John Smith

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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