William “Bill” C. Blumer, 82, of Fremont passed away June 12, 2025, in Bellevue. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Beemer, to Leonard and Alice “Blanche” (Conrad) Blumer.

After graduating high school, Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 during Vietnam. He relocated to Fremont and married Joyce Hassler Feb. 17, 1968, in West Point. Bill and Joyce lived in Fremont until 1981, when they moved to Cozad. They came back to Fremont in 1988. Bill was a bricklayer for 20 years before beginning his career at Oilgear in Fremont. He retired in 2009 but continued to work in custodial and food service delivery for Fremont Public schools until 2015. Bill was an avid reader. He really enjoyed fishing, camping, and making diamond willow canes. William is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Deb (Gail) Griess of Sutton, Michelle Leenerts of Papillion, Angela (Michael) Plahn of Lincoln; sister, Nancy (Rod) Tomrdle of Fremont; eight grandchildren, Jessica (AJ) Fruchtl, Stephanie (Matt) Laetsch, Gina Osterhaus, Justin Leenerts, Abigail Osterhaus, Anna Leenerts, Connor Plahn and Brooke Plahn; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; parents -in-law; sisters, Kay (Vic) Houser, and Cora (Clifford “Shorty”) Braun.

Memorial Mass was 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont. Interment with military honors was at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials are suggested to the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home (Allegiance Unit) in Bellevue.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels. com.