Died Saturday March 9, 2024 at Methodist Fremont Health
Bill was born April 30, 1954 in Omaha to Billy Jr and Agnes 'Peggy' (Walsh) Hubbell. He graduated from Bennington High School in 1972. He met the love of his life Diane Athena Damicus in 1975 and they were married in April of 1976. He came to know Christ in 1978. They had their first child Billy Jr. III in July of 1979 and welcomed their second child Jennifer Ann just under a year later in July of 1980. They moved to an acreage in Colon, Nebraska where Bill did body/mechanic work. Their third child Stephanie Marie was born in December of 1983 and their fourth child Michael Scott was born in July of 1987. The family moved north of Fremont in 1990. Bill wore many different hats during that time, finding a love for construction. They lost their fifth child Christopher John in August of 1993. They welcomed their sixth child Jonathan Douglas in January of 1995. The family moved to an acreage west of Valley in 1996.
Bill traded his hammer for a pen in 1998 to become a real estate agent. He truly found joy in helping people during that time. Tragedy came in August of 2004 when he lost his oldest daughter Jennifer and his first two grandchildren in a terrible car accident. Devoted to his family he gave up his real estate career to spend more time at home. He started Integrity Home Inspection in 2005 and continued to operate it until his passing. Bill and Diane decided to downsize from the acreage and moved to Hooper in 2017. He enjoyed serving in church throughout the years. He was passionate about life and protecting the unborn by serving at Life Choices where he served on the board for many years until 2023. He continued to serve there giving parenting classes and an anger management class. He especially loved being a grandpa. His hobbies included shooting, knife making, fishing with friends and his grandchildren, camping with his loved ones, and riding bicycles with his wife.
Survivors:
Wife - Diane of Hooper
Children - Billy and wife Kristin of Fremont
Stephanie and husband Abram Marshall of Fremont
Michael and wife Breanna of Omaha
Jonathan of Fremont
Son-in-law - Marshall and wife Gretchen Burns of Fremont
Grandchildren - Kayla, Leah, Billy, Rebekah, Scarlett, and Charlie
Lillian, Brianna, Ryker, Canaan, and Zane
Weston, Josephine, Shaffer, and Iris
Honorary grandchild- Trenten Burns
Brothers - Wayne of Missouri and Don and wife Cindy of Fort Calhoun
Sisters - Joyce Haacke and Peggy Lang both of Omaha
Bill was preceded in death by his Father, Bill Hubbell; Mother, Peggy Hubbell; Son, Christopher; Daughter, Jennifer Hubbell Burns; Granddaughter, Madison and Grandson, Micah.
The funeral will be 10am, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Fremont Alliance Church in Fremont. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Omaha following the luncheon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
William Walsh (Bill jr)
Champlin, MN Monday, April 1, 2024 I am very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our hearts are with all of your families. Please trust in Jesus that we will all be together again in His presence. Go with God.Dan, Beth and James
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 14, 2024 We heard many wonderful things about you. We know some of your wonderful family and friends upon whom your impact has been great upon. May God and you watch over them and bring them peace, until you will hopefully be together again someday. 🙏 Many prayers and healing thoughts to family and friends.Don & Jan Ortmeier
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 14, 2024 We are so Sorry and offer our Sincere Sympathy to Diane and all. Bill was a great leader and mentor for Life Choices. His Wisdom and guidance is missed.Sincerely, Don & Jan Ortmeier.
Don Hubbell
Fort Calhoun, NE Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Today I say goodbye to my brother, Bill.We'll get together to give and receive condolences, cry, and maybe, eventually even begin to smile a bit and learn to laugh again while sharing stories of the past. We'll remember the life and incredible loss of an honestly good man, friend, mentor, and big brother to so many of us.
I don't have the words to properly say how sorry I am to Diane, Billy, Stephanie, Mike, Jon, and their families and loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So today I say goodbye to my brother. Not farewell, but rather and as always, I'll see ya later. Till then I'll miss our long conversations. - Don
Kathy Spicer
Ames, NE Monday, March 11, 2024 Oh Diane - I am so very sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Such a good & kind man! A true Patriot, voice for the unborn & sharing the love of his Savior Jesus Christ. Praying for you all as you grieve the loss of such a dear man.Rick and Diane Mengedoht
Fremont, NE Monday, March 11, 2024 Diane and Family:We're lifting you up in prayer for His peace, comfort and encouragement. Bill was a humble man of God who was a blessing to all who knew him!
We love Bill, and will miss him greatly until we meet again in heaven!
Thank you for being a part of our lives. We love you all and pray God's blessings during this time of grief.
Rick and Diane
Michael Ray
Casper, WY Monday, March 11, 2024 Bill is a brother, metor, best friend, man of god, jack of all trades (macgyver), I watched him fix something with a nickel and a welder, he always had a work around to fix something that needed fixed. I will always remember the red barn and the fun we had fixing cars and just hanging out. I will miss you my friend always a 5 minute conversation that turned into 2 hours and the running joke is I tell my wife it's Bill that talks to much and I think he told his wife the same thing good times Bill thanks for always being there for me you really made a differenceJerry and Kathy Denker and Brian
Fremont, NE Monday, March 11, 2024 To the family we pray that God will be with you during this time of grieving and the days to come.If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Rita A Maly
Fremont, NE Monday, March 11, 2024 What a great and wonderful man of God. I will always treasure the times I chatted with Bill over God’s Word. I will always consider him a mentor. Bill always watched for and reached out to anyone who was alone and needed hugs or just a smile. A true disciple of Christ. And a true contender of the faith.We treasure your kindness and love and support!
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your beautiful family. We miss you here but look forward to our reunion in heaven.
Rita and Dawn