Biegert, Wilson Henry

Wilson married Richardson, Lydia Mae. [Group Sheet]

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     The following is a transcription provided by Jane Michel of an obituary for Willis Wilford Biegert which appeared in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska, on 2 February 1984.

          Willis Biegert Services Held

     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.
     He is survived by his wife, Helen of Geneva; sons, Thomas Emil and wife Toodie of Geneva, Steven James and wife Janet of Lincoln and William Paul of Omaha; five daughters, Sister Susan Theresa Biegert of Lawrence, Nancy Carol (Mrs. Steve Seward) of Geneva, Sally Ann (Mrs. Tony Armatys) of Central City, Joann Louise (Mrs. Steve Keist) of Lincoln and Jeannettee Eilleen (Mrs. Don Ham) of Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. James (Darlene) Vodicka of Exeter; half-sisters, Mrs. Fern Gent of Aurora and Mrs. Dorothea Novak of Sidney; and by nine grandchildren.
     Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 31, from the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva with Father Walter Banach officiating.
     Rosary was recited Monday; January 30, from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.
     Pallbearers were Richard L. Reinsch, Dean L. Reinsch, Howard Reinsch, Robert Reinsch, John Reinsch and Jim Reinsch.
     Military graveside services were held from the St. Joseph's Cemetery with Samuel-Marsh Post 7102 V.F.W. and Sloan-Bolton Post 68 American Legion in charge.

Willis married Reinsch, Helen Henrietta 26 Nov 1940. Helen (daughter of Reinsch, Emil and Steffgen, Agnes Marie) was born 7 Nov 1917, Stanton Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; died 12 Apr 2003, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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     The following is a transcription provided by Jane Michel of an obituary for Douglas Wilson Biegert which appeared in The Nebraska Signal, of Geneva, Nebraska.

          Douglas Wilson Biegert

     Douglas Wilson Biegert was born September 13, 1943, at the Geneva General Hospital. He passed away at the same hospital, September 21, 1946 after a short illness of pneumonia.
     Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Geneva at 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 24. Rev. James F. Gilroy officiating. The mass of the "Little Angels" was sung by the school children under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame. The bearers were Richard and Dean Reinsch, David Lohmeier and Merlin Volkmer, who were preceded by the flower girls, Elfrieda and Helen Louise Reinsch, Marilyn Dondlinger and Mary Dot Sanburg.
     Douglas Wilson leaves his father and mother, a brother and a sister and many other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Geneva Catholic cemetery.

          Our Baby

     Mommy, don't cry, cause I've left you and dad.
     I'll be with you in mem'ry, you see,
     And, Mommy, remember, you mustn't be sad.
     I'm as safe and as sound as can be.

     I had some laughter and gayness, you know,
     The world wasn't bad through my stay,
     And my only sorrow was I had to go
     And leave you and Dad this way.

     But Mommy, don't cry and be sorry life's done
     I think you and daddy were grand.
     And, Mommy, don't worry 'bout your little one,
     Cause God's got a hold of my hand.

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