In the spring of 1995 he move to Kansas City, working for Southwest Bell (now AT&T). The past 10 years he was a network engineer for Sprint, now Sprint/Nextel, working in Overland Park, Kansas.
Survivors: mother - Deloris Pribil of Bennington
father - Aldean Drieling of Fremont
sister - Rebecca Drieling of San Francisco, Calif.
grandmother - Carol Pribil of O'Neill
He was preceded in death by grandparents George and Eileen Drieling and Frances Pribil.
The funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday (June 7th) at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev. John Plowman officiating. The committal will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery south of Cedar Bluffs.
Memorials are suggested to the Overland Park Arboretum.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Friday from 2 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Condolences(17)
Lisa Roth
Lenexa, KS Wednesday, June 11, 2008 William was intelligent, creative and always willing to help. I remember working through many designs with William and he always sincerely wanted to make things better and solve problems. I am glad that I was able to work with him for several years at Sprint. He will be missed.Stacey Toft
Omaha, NE Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Deloris, Becky & Aldean, I remember pestering, William when Becky and I would have a slumber parties. Sincerely so sorry for your lost, so very sad for you all.James L. Kinney
Palmdale, Ca Sunday, June 8, 2008 I'm saddened by the loss of William and wish to send my regards to the family. I knew William from when he lived in the 12th street area of Davenport neighborhood we grew up in. The whole lot of us used to run and play together and get into trouble together like kids did and do. William will be missed. God bless William and his family.Annette Vance
Fremont, ne Saturday, June 7, 2008 Aldean i im so sorry to hear about william...if thera there is any thing you need let me know..Vi and Doug Heckens
Fremont, NE Friday, June 6, 2008 We were saddened to hear of William's untimely death. I can't imagine what you are going through and pray that God will give each of you Peace and Comfort. It has been many years ago, but I remember taking care of both William and Becky while Deloris was working at Valmont (I believe). A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. Sorry we were not in town for the visitation or service, but we are thinking and praying for William's family. May God be with you. Friends in Christ, Doug and Vi HeckensJaimee Shell
Olathe, KS Thursday, June 5, 2008 I worked with William at Sprint-Nextel for 6 years in Transport Planning. He was a very special person and always willing to help others. We worked on several projects together and became very close friends. I will miss him a great deal. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.RODNEY & NANCY TOMRDLE
FREMONT, NE Thursday, June 5, 2008 DELORIS ALDEAN Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of William. We remember him from the time we both had him in Sunday School as teachers, when he was in different grades. We have many good memories, he was a special young man. May the LORD hold you in HIS care & be with you both & Becky & the whole family to bring you comfort in this sad time & peace of heart in your loss. With heartfelt sympathy Rodney & Nancy TomrdleScott Woerpel
Overland Park, KS Thursday, June 5, 2008 Will was a good friend and his company will be missed.Brian J. Behrens
Overland Park, KS Thursday, June 5, 2008 I met William shortly after he started at Sprint when we worked on a project together. We had a chance to hang out after work about a year later and he was always enjoyed by my circle of friends when he joined us. Even in the 8 years since I left Sprint, we managed to keep in touch. He was such a great guy and being born in Lincoln myself, we managed to go to a couple of games together. I certainly will miss his positive outlook on life. Like all of us that knew him we wish he was still here with us. I'll never forget his warm heart and willingness to go the extra mile for a friend. I won't be able to attend services but my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you all take comfort that he touched many lives in ways that will never be forgotten.Patty Mullin
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Dear Deloris, So sorry to hear of your son,s passing. I know he was your pride and joy. Always enjoying going to visit him in KC. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.Rae Vonne Drieling
Cozad, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2008 William was a kind and supportive nephew. He always made an effort to be at family functions. We remember with fondness our visit last fall and cherish our time with William last Monday and recent phone conversations. William will be greatly missed by us. We loved him dearly. To Aldean, Beth and Rebecca - may your memories bring you comfort. Love and prayers, Aunt RaeVonne and familyKristina and Brandon Dupsky
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Will was such an GREAT person! Brandon and Will were roommates in college and went to high school together. We are still in shock to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss you very much Will and we will cherish the fun times we had with you. You were a GREAT friend!Kevin & Danielle McClurg
Craig, Ne Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Deloris, So sorry to hear about your loss, Everyone knew how proud you were of your kids and what they meant to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Jodi Peer (Clarke)
San Diego, CA Tuesday, June 3, 2008 I am sorry to hear of the passing of William. I graduated with Will. I will always remember him with a smile on his face and someone I could always joke around with. He will be missed by all. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Doug & Denise Depue
Fremont, Ne Monday, June 2, 2008 Dear Deloris & Family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of your son's passing, i know he meant the world to you.Thank you for sharing the stories, of all the good times you had when you went to visit him in Kansas City. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You !!Chris Dupsky
Omaha, NE Monday, June 2, 2008 I am so very sorry to hear of Will's untimely passing. I am just heartsick about it. Will was a wonderful young man that you can all be very proud of. I know we were all lucky to have been a part of his life, and for him to be a part of ours. God Bless you in this time of sorrow, and celebrate the memories of a life well-lived by a fine young man. Chris DupskyJULIE DRIELING (WIFE OF DUANE)
OAKLAND, NE Monday, June 2, 2008 I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES WITH DUANE AS I LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA FRIDAY FOR A VISIT WITH OUR DAUGHTER.