Following high school, he joined the army and served in the Korean War as a cook for two years. After serving in the military, Bill returned to Nebraska. Bill Haupt married Vera Elaine Thomson on September 9, 1956. They met at a dance and danced the night away. They danced together to the song of life until Vera passed away in March 1987.
Bill and Vera resided in various places including Lincoln, Elkhorn, and Palmyra, Nebraska. Eventually they moved back to Lincoln, Nebraska, where Bill worked for the Nebraska State Roads Department and then for Burlington Northern Railroad. Bill worked for Burlington Northern Railroads for 30 years as a machinist. Bill and Vera were blessed with four children; Cheryl, Nancy, Duane, Dwight.
After Vera passed away, Bill married Lois Smith on October 27, 1989. Following retirement, Bill worked as a custodian for First United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Throughout his life, he often volunteered at his church. He loved to play cards and games with his family. He loved watching Husker sports, camping, square dancing, and spending time with his children.
Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl Nosky; sons, Duane Haupt and Dwight (Lorraine) Haupt; stepchildren, Linda Smith, Steve Smith, and Deb Plucknett; grandchildren, Bob (Candice) Nosky and Chris Nosky; great-grandchild, MaKenzie Nosky; along with many step-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, daughter, Nancy, son-in-law, Greg Nosky, wife, Lois, stepdaughter, Lisa, parents, Roy and Lena Haupt, sister/brother-in-law, Dorothy/Bob Huffman, brother/sister-in-law, Don/Virginia Haupt, brother/sister-in-law, Jack/Loreen Haupt, and sister/brother-in-law, Beverly/Richard Leckenby.
Bill’s body was donated to Kansas University Medical Center. When his ashes are returned to the family, the interment will be at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516). A luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Bill often assisted with building homes through Habitat for Humanity.
On behalf of Bill’s children, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness.