1923
William
2009
William Trehal
September 7, 1923 — December 15, 2009
William J Trehal, 86, of McCook, NE passed away early morning of December 15,2009, at his home in McCook, Ne with his grandson present.
He was born September 7, 1923, at home in McCook, Nebraska the son of late William Walker Trehal and Esther Amelia Ebert Trehal. He was the third of four sons and one daughter. He grew up in a time that indoor plumbing was a luxury that his family did not have. They worked very hard and saved for the things the family needed and wanted. The boys were mischievous at times but always willing to help a neighbor in need. William and his brothers helped haul cement outside of McCook, and helped in the construction of the airbase.
After graduating from McCook High School in 1942, he was drafted into the Army and was sworn in, in Denver. He served as an officers aid. Eventually for the majority of his time with the Army he was stationed in Norwich England (1943-1945). His journey overseas allowed him the ability to travel to different parts of the world, during free time with life long friends he made in the service. William served in the Army from Nov 1942 through Nov 1946, he was honorably discharged from Big Field, TX. After finishing his tour of duty, he moved back to McCook, where he courted the love of his life, Elaine Biesecker.
On February 7, 1951 he married Elaine and they began his new life with a beautiful family, two sons and one daughter. William and Elaine had 5 children, a son and a daughter after their union, they were all active in sports and school activities. William and Elaine enjoyed dancing together and music time with the family. William played the organ and the piano. William also enjoyed get-togethers and playing cards with family and friends.
Shortly after his time in the service, he began employment with Nebraska Public Power Department, where he worked for 30 + years as an accountant, and eventually retired with them. William volunteered with the Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, Eagles, VFW and several other community organizations. He was a very giving, caring, loving man who enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends.
He enjoyed spending time out doors, was an avid gardener, bird watcher, hunter, and had a cabin at the Red Willow lake that the entire family enjoyed immensely.
William was a member of United Methodist Church of McCook.
William was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather and a best friend.
William is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Williams of North Platte, NE son. and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Robin Williams of Fremont, NE, daughter, Judy Arehart of Wichita, KS, son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sue Trehal daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bill Halverson; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Trehal of Sedalia, CO and sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Don Wisdom of Boise, ID.
Mr. Trehal was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Trehal; his brothers, Merle Trehal and Cody Trehal; son-in-law, Jerald Arehart.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Memorial services were Friday, December 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Michael Trehal officiating. Inurnment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with an honorary veteran's committal.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born September 7, 1923, at home in McCook, Nebraska the son of late William Walker Trehal and Esther Amelia Ebert Trehal. He was the third of four sons and one daughter. He grew up in a time that indoor plumbing was a luxury that his family did not have. They worked very hard and saved for the things the family needed and wanted. The boys were mischievous at times but always willing to help a neighbor in need. William and his brothers helped haul cement outside of McCook, and helped in the construction of the airbase.
After graduating from McCook High School in 1942, he was drafted into the Army and was sworn in, in Denver. He served as an officers aid. Eventually for the majority of his time with the Army he was stationed in Norwich England (1943-1945). His journey overseas allowed him the ability to travel to different parts of the world, during free time with life long friends he made in the service. William served in the Army from Nov 1942 through Nov 1946, he was honorably discharged from Big Field, TX. After finishing his tour of duty, he moved back to McCook, where he courted the love of his life, Elaine Biesecker.
On February 7, 1951 he married Elaine and they began his new life with a beautiful family, two sons and one daughter. William and Elaine had 5 children, a son and a daughter after their union, they were all active in sports and school activities. William and Elaine enjoyed dancing together and music time with the family. William played the organ and the piano. William also enjoyed get-togethers and playing cards with family and friends.
Shortly after his time in the service, he began employment with Nebraska Public Power Department, where he worked for 30 + years as an accountant, and eventually retired with them. William volunteered with the Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, Eagles, VFW and several other community organizations. He was a very giving, caring, loving man who enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends.
He enjoyed spending time out doors, was an avid gardener, bird watcher, hunter, and had a cabin at the Red Willow lake that the entire family enjoyed immensely.
William was a member of United Methodist Church of McCook.
William was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather and a best friend.
William is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Williams of North Platte, NE son. and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Robin Williams of Fremont, NE, daughter, Judy Arehart of Wichita, KS, son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sue Trehal daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bill Halverson; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Trehal of Sedalia, CO and sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Don Wisdom of Boise, ID.
Mr. Trehal was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Trehal; his brothers, Merle Trehal and Cody Trehal; son-in-law, Jerald Arehart.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Memorial services were Friday, December 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Michael Trehal officiating. Inurnment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with an honorary veteran's committal.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
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