William Witthuhn

William “Bill” Witthuhn, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024. Born to Bill and Maud Witthuhn, Bill was a lifelong resident of Arnold, Nebraska, where he dedicated his life to the family farm and cherished the land and animals – a love he passed on to his children and grandchildren.

 Bill graduated from Arnold Public Schools and pursued further studies in Diesel and Auto Mechanics at Mid Plains and Agriculture at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. On July 19, 1975, he married Lois Nansel, with whom he had three beloved children. 

 He loved a thrill, and this was evident in his weekend drag racing adventures with his “Cowboy Cadillac” in his younger years. Bill was also interested in classic cars and frequently attended car shows as well as finding and tinkering with found “treasures.” He spent many enjoyable days fishing and hunting with close family and friends Vern, Jack, and Barry.

As a result of Bill’s passion for the rural way of living, he spent countless hours leading and supporting his and other’s children in 4-H. His involvement in the program was a testament to his commitment to fostering the growth and development of young people.

An avid reader, Bill had a particular fondness for Western novels and classic movies featuring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He took immense pride in his grandchildren’s achievements, closely following their milestones online when unable to be there in person.

He is survived by his former wife Lois Nansel; children, Olivia (Larry) Prince, Tiffany (Todd) Engleman, and Tyrel Witthuhn; and grandchildren Benjamin (Elizabeth) Engleman, Alexander Engleman, Kearsyn Engleman, Remington Prince, and Ryker Witthuhn. Bill is also survived by his sister Linda Grabenstein and his sister-in-law Gloria Witthuhn and their families.

Preceding him in death are his parents Bill and Maud Witthuhn, and his brothers Dan Witthuhn and Ken Witthuhn.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Arnold Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Arnold Fire and Rescue.