Bill graduated from York High School – Class of 1975. He was a firefighter for the City of Lincoln, retiring in 2015 after nearly three decades of dedicated service in both York and Lincoln.
Bill was a member of Christ Lincoln Church, Brother of International Association of Firefighters, and past president of Lincoln Firefighters Benefit Association. He served on the Urban Search & Rescue Team (USAR) and one of his many deployments took him to ground zero following the attacks on 911. Bill also had a passion for motorcycles and was an instructor for the Riders Edge Program for Harley Davidson.
Bill was a devoted family man. He is survived by his half-sisters, Linda Moore and JoAnn Brethouwer of Lincoln; nieces Beri (Rob) Edwards, Kansas City; Raechel Hershberger, Lincoln; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, along with many other beloved family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jay Hershberger.
Visitation from 5-7 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Funeral service: 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Christ Lincoln Church, 4325 Sumner Street. Burial will be in Wyuka Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the Lincoln FireFighter’s Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane, Lincoln, NE.
Memorials to Lincoln Firefighters Benefit Association.