On December 7, 1947, he was married in St. Paul's Lutheran Church to Gretchen Stork. They made their home in Fremont and Bill was employed by Hormel's for 34 years, beginning in 1950 and retiring in 1984. In his retirement years, he worked for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and for several years he was an associate with Ludvigsen Mortuary.
Bill was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, where over the years he had served on many of the church committees including the building committee.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Gretchen on July 3, 2005.
Survivors: daughter Mary and husband Tim Krupich of Cartersville, Georgia
son Mark and wife Karen Wolf of Highlands Ranch, Colorado
4 grandchildren Courtney and Cole Smith
Justin and Jacob Wolf
3 step-grandchildren Brandi, Travis, and Brittany Krupich
2 step-great grandchildren Noah and Liam Krupich
2 brothers Delmer and wife Eleanor Wolf of Arlington
Dennis Wolf of Bennington
brother-in-law Floyd and wife Phyllis Stork of Upland, California
dear friend Violet Stork of Fremont
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (Jan. 23rd) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev. Dan Heuer and Rev. David Coe. The committal will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery (north of Arlington). Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Family Services and Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Fund.
Visitation at Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Tuesday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Jim Knoepfel
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Dear Family,Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." John 11: 25-26
We are so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was a wonderful friend to many people and a great supporter of quality, Christian education at Trinity Lutheran School. We will all miss his Christian example and warm sense of humor.
May the promises of Jesus Christ comfort you and give you peace as we continue to live for Him and through Him.
Jim Knoepfel
Principal
Trinity Lutheran School
Kevin Kenerson
Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, January 22, 2013 May fond memories be of comfort to you in your time of loss.Isaiah 60:1
Vicki Emanuel (Kruger), Jami and Jenni
, TX Monday, January 21, 2013 Mark and Mary - We are so sorry to hear about Bill. We were his & Gretchen's neighbors right north of them on Hancock from 1975-1993. Through the years we have thought and talked about them often, as they were always there when we needed something. We loved them both dearly. God Bless you and your families. Vicki, Jami & JenniSusan Costanzo
Omaha, NE Monday, January 21, 2013 My love and sympathy to Marlen's dear family and friends. I'll cherish the memory of his kindness and thoughtfulness. He was a truly good man, and as you go through the difficult days ahead, know that others care about him and all of you. My prayers are with you.Sue Costanzo