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Willis Wilford “Smokey” Biegert

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Birth	:	6 Nov 1917 Martland, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1984 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5184200, -97.6145000
Description	:	The following has been contributed by Lorraine Anderson: Willis Wilford Biegert was born to Wilson Henry and Lydia Mae Richardson Biegert on November 6, 1917, in Stanton Township near Martland and passed away on January 28, 1984, at Heritage of Geneva at the age of 66 years, two months and 22 days. He was one of four children in the family. Willis, or "Smokey" as he was better known, grew up and went to school in Shickley. He graduated from the Shickley High School and attended the University of Nebraska for two years. He return to Shickley and began operating a cafe. He... Read More	The following has been contributed by Lorraine Anderson: Willis Wilford Biegert was born to Wilson Henry and Lydia Mae Richardson Biegert on November 6, 1917, in Stanton Township near Martland and passed away on January 28, 1984, at Heritage of Geneva at the age of 66 years, two months and 22 days. He was one of four children in the family. Willis, or "Smokey" as he was better known, grew up and went to school in Shickley. He graduated from the Shickley High School and attended the University of Nebraska for two years. He return to Shickley and began operating a cafe. He was married to Helen H. Reinsch of Geneva on November 26, 1940, and to them ten children were born. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Chicago, where he worked for the Thomas Edison Company. In 1943 he was inducted into the Army. His tour of duty was largely served in Germany. Upon being discharged from the service, he returned to Fillmore County, where he was occupied in body and fender work, farming, construction and his work with the United States Post Office. He retired from postal work after 30 years of service, during which time he was a letter carrier in Geneva and a rural route carrier out of Fairmont. During his years in Geneva, he served on numerous committees and boards. He was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church on the Geneva City Council and the Geneva Volunteer Fire Department, was a Charter Member, an organizer and lifetime member of the V.F.W. and was most active in the building of the present V.F.W. Hall. He was past Commander of Post 7102 V.F.W. and a district Commander. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 68. His activities and enjoyment ranged from fishing and hunting to bowling, baseball and antique cars. He greatly loved music and this interest led him to help initiate "The County Boy's Band" which allowed him to share his love of music and meet new people and form new friendships. Smokey always seemed to have time to help family, friends and his community. He was preceded in death by his parents: by a son, Douglas Wilson; and a daughter, Colleen Francis; a brother Arthur; and an infant sister.

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Where is Willis Wilford “Smokey” Biegert's memorial?
Willis Wilford “Smokey” Biegert's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Willis Wilford “Smokey” Biegert death?
Willis Wilford “Smokey” Biegert death on 28 Jan 1984 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5184200
Longitude: -97.6145000

Family Members:

Spouse

Helen Henrietta Reinsch Biegert

(1917 - 2003)

Children

Douglas Wilson Biegert

(1943 - 1946)

Colleen Frances Biegert

(1956 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

2. Geneva Cemetery
Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5359900, -97.6064900

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -97.7097015

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

5. Chelsea Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4808006, -97.4882965

6. Fairmont Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6267014, -97.5674973

7. Holy Cross Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

8. Grafton Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

9. Shickley Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4166985, -97.7082977

10. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6394005, -97.5689011

11. Salem Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3945000, -97.6733000

12. Glengary Pioneer Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

13. Harmony Cemetery
Strang, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3788986, -97.5381012

14. Fairview Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

15. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

16. Ohiowa Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

17. Summit Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3656006, -97.6913986

18. Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4091988, -97.7767029

19. Roe Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

21. Bohemian National Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

22. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3807000, -97.4635000

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery South
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4075012, -97.4250031

24. Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Carleton, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3499800, -97.7069800