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William D. Held Sr.

Birth	:	14 Nov 1925 Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 May 2010 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.1082115, -79.0892563
Description	:	Son of Frank and Xavierius (Abts) Held. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1942. Bill served in the United States Army Air Corp from February 12, 1944 until November 7, 1945. He married Gwendolyn Harper on March 10, 1945 in Franklin, Kentucky. They returned to Columbus in 1949 where he has lived since. Bill owned and operated Held Plumbing and Heating for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, perpetual Adoration, American Legion and the Eagles Club. He was elected to the Columbus City Council from 1965-1972. While on the city council he served as... Read More	Son of Frank and Xavierius (Abts) Held. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1942. Bill served in the United States Army Air Corp from February 12, 1944 until November 7, 1945. He married Gwendolyn Harper on March 10, 1945 in Franklin, Kentucky. They returned to Columbus in 1949 where he has lived since. Bill owned and operated Held Plumbing and Heating for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, perpetual Adoration, American Legion and the Eagles Club. He was elected to the Columbus City Council from 1965-1972. While on the city council he served as council president. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, music, writing poetry and politics. Bill had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by: Son: Tim (Patricia) Held of Columbus, NE Son: Tom (Deb) Held of Columbus, NE Son: William (Rose) Held Jr. of Rapid City, SD Daughter: Becky (Nick) Vavricek of Genoa, NE Son: Joe Held of Columbus, NE Daughter: Beverly (Doug) Brunkhorst of Columbus, NE Brother: Frank Held of Columbus, NE Sister: Dorothy Glaser of Columbus, NE Brother: John (Elizabeth) Held of Redondo Beach, CA 24 Grandchildren and 45 great great grandchildren He was preceded in death by: Wife: Gwendolyn Held Father: Frank Held Mother: Xavierius Held Sister: Jean Whitney Sister: Virginia Russell Grandson: Ben Held Great Granddaughter: Chloe Held Great Granddaughter: Lillian Brunkhorst Great Grandson: Preston Brunkhorst

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Where is William D. Held Sr.'s memorial?
William D. Held Sr.'s memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did William D. Held Sr. death?
William D. Held Sr. death on 17 May 2010 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William D. Held Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.1082115
Longitude: -79.0892563

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Held

(1890 - 1983)

Xaverius Elizabeth “Fairy” Abts Held

(1895 - 1979)

Spouse

Gwendolyn G. Harper Held

(1925 - 1995)

Siblings

Virginia E. Held Russell

(1917 - 2002)

(unknow - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1082115, -79.0892563

2. Fairview Mausoleum
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1054094, -79.0929435

3. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1238600, -79.0989700

4. Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1238500, -79.0994100

5. Old Lundy's Lane United Methodist Church Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0897200, -79.0946000

6. Redmond Family Burial Plot
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0896240, -79.0966240

7. Battle of Niagara Memorial
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0892400, -79.0956841

8. Drummond Hill Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0892639, -79.0958328

9. Stamford Presbyterian Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1271900, -79.1004200

10. All Saints Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0858260, -79.0871870

11. Deveaux Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1165300, -79.0589300

12. Lundy's Lane Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0912100, -79.1221600

13. Saint Marys Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0981200, -79.0502740

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0971985, -79.0460968

15. Our Lady of Peace Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0749000, -79.0820100

16. Beth El Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0982800, -79.0449500

17. Lampman Burial Ground Cemetery
Mulhern, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1057402, -79.1499993

18. Havas Sholem Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1270900, -79.0280600

19. Witmer Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1271019, -79.0278015

20. St. Davids-Queenston United Church Cemetery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1577610, -79.0992430

21. Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery
Chippawa, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0623350, -79.0575130

22. Clement Cemetery
Virgil, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1591250, -79.0998780

23. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0957985, -79.0175018

24. Warner Cemetery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1467560, -79.1422270