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William G Umberger

Birth	:	11 Jun 1931 Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2018 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5999300, -99.8397300
Description	:	William G. Umberger, died April 29, 2018, at the Aksarben Village Independent Living facility in Omaha at the age of 86. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 5, 2018, at at the First United Methodist Church in Elwood with Pastor Soonil Park officiating. Cremation was chosen. William was born June 11, 1931, to Perry J. and Alice (Kolb) Umberger on the Umberger ranch southwest of Elwood in the same bedroom where his father was born in 1895. William married Shirley I. Miles on August 10, 1952, at the Christian Church in Elwood. Four... Read More	William G. Umberger, died April 29, 2018, at the Aksarben Village Independent Living facility in Omaha at the age of 86. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 5, 2018, at at the First United Methodist Church in Elwood with Pastor Soonil Park officiating. Cremation was chosen. William was born June 11, 1931, to Perry J. and Alice (Kolb) Umberger on the Umberger ranch southwest of Elwood in the same bedroom where his father was born in 1895. William married Shirley I. Miles on August 10, 1952, at the Christian Church in Elwood. Four children were born to their family between January of 1957 and November of 1963: Laura Ann, Julia Ruth, Patrick Miles, and Mary Lynne. William is survived by his children, Laura (Clayton) Harvey of Overland Park, Kan., Julia (Doug) Stagemeyer of Ashland, Patrick (Lori) Umberger of Glenwood, IA and Mary (Craig Bagstad)Umberger of Omaha. William was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2016; his parents; two sisters, Mary Ellen Balke and Janet Schutz; sister-in-law, Gloria MacEwen; four brothers-in-law, Larry Miles, G.A. MacEwen, Ted Schutz, and Harold Balke.∼ William G. Umberger, formerly of Elwood, passed away April 29, 2018 at the Aksarben Village Independent Living facility in Omaha at the age of 86. William was born June 11, 1931 to Perry J. and Alice (Kolb) Umberger on the Umberger ranch southwest of Elwood, Nebraska, in the same bedroom where his father was born in 1895. William had two sisters to greet him, Mary Ellen and Janet. Bill attended country school for eight years and then went to high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska. He attended college at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, receiving and Associate degree in 1951. Bill returned to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in the fall of 1951, was accepted into the Advanced ROTC program and received a Bachelor degree in Agronomy. William married Shirley I. Miles on August 10, 1952 at the Christian Church in Elwood, Nebraska. They moved to Lincoln where Bill finished his schooling and Shirley taught Home Economics in Eagle, Nebraska. Bill was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army in 1953. When Bill was called to active duty, Shirley accompanied him to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma where they lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for 8 months. Bill went to Karlsruhe, Germany as an artillery officer in July of 1953 and Shirley was able to join him in November. While Bill was stationed in Germany for 16 months, he and Shirley traveled all over Europe. After Bill's discharge from the Army in 1955, the couple returned to the family ranch southwest of Elwood. Four children were born to their family between January of 1957 and November of 1963: Laura Ann, Julia Ruth, Patrick Miles and Mary Lynne. Bill continued to farm and raise cattle and hogs while Shirley taught school. In 1972, Bill became the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation District in Holdrege, Nebraska. Bill served as the director until 1978 when the Soil and Water Conservation District transitioned into the Natural Resources District. Bill was the Manager of the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District in Holdrege from 1978 until his retirement in 1995. The Umberger Ranch was recognized in 1985 by the Knights of AK-SAR-BEN and The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers with the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for long and meritorious service to agriculture, as exemplified by continued ownership within the family of the same Nebraska farm for 100 years or more. Bill and Shirley retired to Omaha, Nebraska in 2007. William was baptized as a young man at the First United Methodist Church in Elwood, Nebraska and was an active member of the church until his death. Bill was also a member of the Tahama Shriner's Association, and was honored for 60 years of service as a Master Mason of Thistle Lodge No. 61. He was an active member of the American Legion Post of Elwood and called bingo and worked the Legion food booth at the Gosper County Fair for many years. William was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2016; his parents; 2 sisters, Mary Ellen Balke and Janet Schutz; sister-in-law, Gloria MacEwen; 4 brothers-in-law, Larry Miles, G.A. MacEwen, Ted Schutz and Harold Balke. William is survived by his children, Laura (Clayton) Harvey of Overland Park, KS, Julia (Doug) Stagemeyer of Ashland, NE, Patrick (Lori) Umberger of Glenwood, IA and Mary (Craig Bagstad) Umberger of Omaha, NE; 12 grandchildren, Erica (Ivan) Ross, Matthew (Suzanna) Stagemeyer, Emily (Logan) Headley, Pamela (Shane) Haschke, Elizabeth (Andy) Shultz, Ryan (Courtney) Stagemeyer, Elliott Harvey, Evan Harvey, Benjamin Umberger, Lydia Umberger, Samantha Umberger and Maura Bagstad; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Arline Miles of Lexington, NE; and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Elwood with Pastor Soonil Park officiating. Cremation was chosen. Berryman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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William G Umberger's memorial is located at: Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA.
When did William G Umberger death?
William G Umberger death on 29 Apr 2018 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5999300
Longitude: -99.8397300

Family Members:

Parent

Perry J. Umberger

(1895 - 1989)

Alice E. Kolb Umberger

(1896 - 1990)

Spouse

Shirley Ione Miles Umberger

(1931 - 2016)

Siblings

Janet L. Umberger Schutz

(1927 - 2013)

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