Bill W. Abel
Abel, Bill W.
14 Jan 1930 - 28 Nov 2014
Bill W. "Billy" Abel, 84 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Friday,
November 28, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE
Billy was born January 14, 1930 in Steele City, NE to Alfred and
Margaret (Bridwell) Abel. He grew up in Fremont, NE and graduated from
Fremont High School in 1948. After graduation, he served in the Nebraska
National Guard and then served in the U.S. Navy from Dec. 19, 1956 to
Dec. 17, 1958. He married Elizabeth "Tippy" Johnson on June 15, 1959.
They later divorced. He then married Bess Scott on January 5, 1975.
Billy worked for Western Electric until his retirement. He was a member
of the Military Officers Association of America, life member of the
National Rifle Association and past member of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles. He loved to travel in his fifth wheel and camp at Branched Oak.
He also loved doing yard work and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Billy is survived by his son, Scott Abel; and sister, Candy and husband
Dave Cerny; and grandchild, Trey Abel all of Fremont, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bess; sister, Teddy;
brother, Bob; son, Greg; and granddaughter, Kelsey.
Visitation: One hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Services: 10:00 A.M., December 3, 2014, at Moser Memorial Chapel in
Fremont. The Rev. Greg Hall will officiate.
Interment: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont with military graveside services
conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post #854 and American
Legion Post #20.
Memorials: Directed to the family.
Bill was an electrician at the plant. He retired 31 Oct 1986.
Moser Memorial Chapel
2170 N Somers Ave.
Fremont, NE 68025
402-721-4470
mosermemorialchapels.com
