William Hittle, Jr.

William M. “Bill” Hittle, Jr., 71 of Homer, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at home, after a courageous battle against cancer, comforted by family.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m.  Friday, September 27, 2019 at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel with Pastor Ben Perkins officiating.  Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com 

Bill was born on May 28, 1948 in Walthill, Nebraska to William M. and Bonnie (Ueding) Hittle, Sr.  As a child, Bill was raised in Walthill, Texas, California, and Sioux City.  He married Charlene Kay Reddix on June 3, 1967 in Sioux City.  The couple made Nebraska their home, where Bill farmed for many years before working at Tri State Communications where he was a specialist in 2 way communications as a technician.  He enjoyed amateur radios, remote-control airplanes and drones, Astrology, snowmobile and ATV riding, hunting, traveling, and zip lining.  Bill was a member of the Ham Radio Club, Remote Control Club, and the Siouxland Photography Club. 

Bill is survived by his wife Charlene of Homer, Nebraska; daughter Jeanie Hittle of Homer, Son William (Shelly) Hittle III of Buckeye, Iowa; grandchildren Heather Hittle, William Willett, William Hittle IV, and Haleigh Hittle; great-grandchildren Laila Willett and Lenna Lamb; siblings Mary Bodlak, Becky (Jeff) Bring, Sherry Anderson, Gary Hittle, Sherry Hittle, and John (Donna) Houston.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruby Shaw and brothers Philip and James Hittle.

Honorary Bearers for the service will be Tom Widner, Ken Long, William Hittle IV, William Willett, Allen Pedersen, and Fred Busay.