William "Bill" Henderson

June 15, 1931 - August 10, 2019

William "Bill" Henderson, 88 Kearney resident William “Bill” Henderson, 88, of Kearney passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Kearney E-Free Church. Pastor Tim Peterson will officiate. Private internment services will be held at Keene E. Free Church prior to the memorial service. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. William “Bill” Allen Henderson was born in Englewood, Colorado on June 15, 1931 to John Albert and Mildred Esther (Brown) Henderson. He was the fifth child in a family of ten children. They had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and Bill accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. Bill married Wilma Ann Marting on February 3, 1951 in Denver, Colorado. To this union five children were born: Kathleen Ann, Karen Annette, Stephen Allen, Susan Lynn, and Richard Lee. In August 1954 they moved to Chicago, IL. where Bill attended Moody Bible Institute and graduated in 1958. They returned to Colorado where he graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in May, 1961 with a B.A. in education. In August 1961 they moved to Kearney, Nebraska where Bill taught social studies at the Kearney Middle School for the next 33 years. He coached wrestling for many years and also managed the Buffalo County Fairgrounds for 14 years. Bill ministered in many churches of the surrounding area including Riverdale Christian Church. He was pastor of the Keene Evangelical Free Church near Axtell and was a member of the Kearney Evangelical Free Church. After retiring Bill and Wilma joined the RVICS, Roving Volunteers In Christ’s Service. They took their fifth wheel RV to various volunteer projects in many different states across the nation for nine years, a very rewarding and enjoyable time. The work done was manual work such as painting, building, remodeling, pouring concrete, whatever was needed. Bill later volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital. Bill loved to fly and had his private pilot’s license. He was an avid hunter and fisherman most of his life. He enjoyed camping, traveling and sightseeing. He loved his family dearly and would travel many miles to share in their activities and special occasions. Bill is survived by his wife, Wilma; his children and spouses, Kathy and John Storm of Okla. City, OK, Karen and Bill Amstuz of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steve and Phyllis Henderson of Pittsburg, PA, Susan and Sam Gullion of Winder, GA, Rick and Pam Henderson of Kearney, NE; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and sisters, Millie Garber and Charlotte Curtis of the Denver area and Eileen Booth of Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and 2 brothers. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.