He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 4 years in air traffic control. Following his military service, he returned to Fremont and finished 2 more years at Midland College, graduating in 1957.
In 1956, he was married to Joyce Dunn and they moved to Bloomington, Minnesota where they worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company until 1969. They moved to Richmond, Minnesota where they owned and operated a restaurant. In 1985, they moved back to Fremont and he worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance Company until 1991. He then went to work for J.C. Penney for about 14 years until retiring in 2006.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce in 1995, and his parents, William and Olga.
Survivors: sister - Betty and husband Vic Wennstedt of Fremont
nephew - David and wife Phyllis Wennstedt of Papillion
2 nieces - Brenda and husband Bob Hemje of Grand Island
Barbara and husband Norm Keimig of White Bear Township, Minnesota
several great nephews and nieces
very dear friends - Lois Barger and her son Joey of Fremont
Memorials may be given for the Dodge County Humane Society, as he was a long-time owner of several dogs.
The will be no public visitation or funeral service.
Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is handling the arrangements.
online guestbook www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Connie & Bill Miller
Arlingtin, NE Thursday, December 2, 2010 Bill's Family After working with Bill for many years, I was glad to get reaquainted with him at the Pathfinder House this pass year. He and my father were table mates at the Pathfinder. Bill, I wish I could send you some Snickers Connie & BillMarilyn King, Bill, Darcie, and Colin King
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bill.Jo Ann (Hosch) Karl
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Betty, Vic and family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of Bill. There are so many good memories, it seems like I have known your family forever. Our class of '49' was very special and Bill was a very good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Henry Iske
Seattle, Wa Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Bill Thompson family: I met Bill at the old West School and then went through the Fremont School system and two years at Midland with him before he went into the Navy. There was a group of us in High School who did things together. Some I remember were Leola Parrot, Jane Evans, Fred Fiedler, Joan Owens, Alice Johnson, Miriam Moomey, Warren Turner, and Bill. Sorry to hear of his death. My sincere sympathy to his family. Henry Iske Seattle Wa. Fremont HS Class of 1959earl and Laura undewood
fremont, ne Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Dear Betty and Vic, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I was in the church office and found out that you tried to get in touch with us when your brother fell ill. I am sorry that you did not reach us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know we are close to you in our Lord. Love,Earl and LauraJay and Phyllis Foster
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Dear Betty and Vic; Thinking of you. Also praying for you. the FostersJohn Warren (Pinky) Turner
Bastrop, Tx Friday, December 3, 2010 I lived just 2 blocks away from Bill on Military. We first met at West Elementry school. We were part of a group that worked and played together all through Junio and Senior High school. The last time I spoke with Bill was at Jc Penney store in 1999. My condolences to family and friends.