Died Monday, February 21, 2022 at Methodist Fremont Health.
Willis was born September 28, 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Duane and Phyllis 'Fischer' Pueppke. He was raised in Lincoln where he attended school. He then served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1974 in Korea. After his military service Willis worked for Cablevision in Lincoln before being transferred to Fremont. He then worked in Omaha for Vickers until it closed, then for the last several years he worked for the Fremont Public Schools as a bus aide until retiring.
Willis married Marilyn Hall on July 30, 1994. He loved cars, his dogs and music.
Survivors:
Wife - Marilyn Pueppke of Fremont
Brothers - Mike (Kathy) Pueppke of Aurora, CO.
Dave (Diana) Pueppke of Lincoln
Monte (Penny) Pueppke of Lincoln
Sister - Linda (Dennis) Summer of Lincoln
many nieces, nephews and other family.
There is no viewing but the family will be present to greet friends on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 2pm at the First Baptist Church in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or FurEver Home in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
Caryl Grorud
Wilton, CT Friday, February 25, 2022 Marilyn,So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends bring you comfort and the love of God bring you peace.
Caryl
Eileen Thornburg
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Caryl Grorud
Wilton, CT Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn,So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends bring you comfort and the love of God bring you peace.
Caryl
Seishon Stecher
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn I am so sorry to hear about Willis. He was a character for sure. You are in my prayers.Seishon worked in the kitchen at the hospital when your mom was there.
Julie Way
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn,Miss seeing you at middle school. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Julie Way
Gale Chapin
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn..sending prayers..caring..GalePat Osborn
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 24, 2022 Marilyn,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lori Kisby
fremont, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about Willis. He was quite the character. We will always remember his teasing with Hannah when she came for piano lessons. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Hugs to you, my friend!Meg Zarybnicky
Valley, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Marilyn, So sorry to hear about Willis. Please take care.Meg Zarybnicky
Richard & Beverly Holmen
Waterloo, IL Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Sincere sympathy Marilyn and to Willis’ family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We are grateful many of us got to know Willis in the FBC family.
Richard and Beverly Holmen
Rita Meyer
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Marilyn, I'm so sorry for your loss. You were Willy's love! Sending hugs and prayers!!Nancy J Larsen
FREMONT, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Sorry for your loss, Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.Dawn Landholm
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.Cindy Stollberg
Scribner, NE Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Dear Marilyn, You were a wonderful wife and you had to make Willis' life so much nicer. I am thinking of you. Cindy