William “Bill” Bishop III, 63, of Lyons NE

William “Bill” Louis Bishop III was born June 17, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to William Louis, Jr. and Lavonne (Fige) Bishop. He passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Oakland Mercy hospital in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 63.

Bill grew up in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In 1972, this is where he met Judy Vetick. On September 2, 1972, Bill and Judy were united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. To this union four children were born, Billy, Kathleen, Brandon and Brett

Since moving to Lyons, Nebraska, he became a part of the Lyons Volunteer Fire Department, and was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He worked for Burt County Roads for over 40 years.

Bill enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also had a love for fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and his parents.

He is survived by his children, William “Billy” Bishop, of Lincoln, NE, Kathleen (Steve) Freeman, of Belton, TX, Brandon (Andrea) Bishop, of Holcomb, KS, Brett Bishop, of Lyons; eight grandchildren, Megan, David, April, T.J., Josh, Jacob, James, Jeremiah; two great grandchildren, Bailey and Declan; brother, David Bishop, of Council Bluffs, IA.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

VISITATION: Tuesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends and 7:30 p.m. Wake Service all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

MEMORIALS: To the family

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