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William D. “Billy” Witzel

Birth	:	19 Sep 1956 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Sep 2019 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0746994, -97.0242004
Description	:	William 'Billy' D. Witzel was born on September 19, 1956, in David City, to William James and Marie (Mergl) Witzel and passed away on September 14, 2019, at home surrounded by his family in Dwight at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 26 days. Billy grew up on a farm near Brainard, Nebraska with his sister Carla. He attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated in 1974 from East Butler High School. He worked at Rolfsmeier Motors as a mechanic, McGowens and Hartmann Construction for several years, and then moved into truck driving. He... Read More	William 'Billy' D. Witzel was born on September 19, 1956, in David City, to William James and Marie (Mergl) Witzel and passed away on September 14, 2019, at home surrounded by his family in Dwight at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 26 days. Billy grew up on a farm near Brainard, Nebraska with his sister Carla. He attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated in 1974 from East Butler High School. He worked at Rolfsmeier Motors as a mechanic, McGowens and Hartmann Construction for several years, and then moved into truck driving. He drove for several different truck companies before operating as an owner/operator of "Billy D Trucking" for 10 years. Billy took on farming full time after his father retired, which included managing crops and livestock. Billy married Valerie on November 6, 1987 in David City. He was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, the Dwight Volunteer Fire Department, the Richardson Township Board and was a Dwight Czech Festival Parade committee member. Billy enjoyed riding his horse 'Thunder' on the prairie, raising cattle and sheep throughout his life, and having his Pomeranian dog 'Harley' by his side. He cut trees to heat his home because he loved the smell of burning wood and the radiant heat it provided. He loved the outdoors, road tripping with his '64 Chevy or Harley Davidson motorcycle, and visiting different states on his way to visit his sister on Orcas Island. Billy liked western movies and playing spoons, he enjoyed good times with his friends. He was a dedicated man with a strong work ethic, sarcastic and witty sense of humor who was immensely loyal to his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; daughter, Cayce Witzel; brother-in-law, Don Weston; father and mother-in-law, Theodore and Frances Kastl. Billy is survived by his wife, Valerie Witzel, Dwight; his five children, Jerrod and wife Heather Witzel, Farley, IA, Jill and husband Mike Hewett, Omaha, NE, Kristy Mitchem, Norfolk, NE, Traci and husband James Ford, Elmwood, NE, Billie Jo and husband Jordan Stabenow, Gretna, NE; nine grandchildren, Angelyna Mitchem, Haylee Serres, Taylor Witzel, Tinley Witzel, Rykken Mitchem, Myles Stabenow, Grayson Hewett, Tanner Witzel and Brody Hewett; sister, Carla Weston, Eastsound, WA; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; nephew, Nathan and wife Fran Novak; niece, Traci Novak; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of many friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of a life shared with Billy.

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William D. “Billy” Witzel's memorial is located at: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Dwight, Butler County, USA.
When did William D. “Billy” Witzel death?
William D. “Billy” Witzel death on 14 Sep 2019 in Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0746994
Longitude: -97.0242004

Family Members:

Parent

William James “Bill” Witzel

(1927 - 2000)

Marie Mergl Witzel

(1933 - 2018)

Spouse

Valerie J. Witzel

(1957 - unknow)

Children

Catrice Ranae Witzel

(1980 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0746994, -97.0242004

2. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006

3. Ware Cemetery
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4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

5. Saint Lukes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1335983, -96.9460983

6. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

7. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

8. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

10. Old Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

11. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

12. Oak Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

13. Grim Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

14. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

15. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

16. Valparaiso Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0758018, -96.8471985

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0675011, -96.8407974

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

19. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

20. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

21. Jensen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0894012, -96.8300018

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0163994, -96.8439026

23. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

24. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610