He proudly married his sweetheart, Marion, in 1951, at her parents farmhouse near Milford, NE. Early on he worked various jobs including the Omaha Grain Exchange. In 1969 he began a 24 year career at Kellogg's.
He loved the annual family car trip in August to Estes Park, CO, to escape the heat. Bill and Marion lived all their married life in Omaha.
He had a passion for cars of his vintage but his favorite was a 1948 jet black Chevrolet.
He loved the Lord and was faithful in his devotion. In his younger years was the church song leader, and for many years sang in the church choir.
He loved to treat his family to Dairy Queen every Saturday night.
He was loved by many friends and family.
Bill Owen, age 88, passed away on March 22, 2019 in Omaha. He worked at Kellogg's for 24 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and daughter Mary Christine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Marion; son, Jeff Owen (Denver, CO); daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Jim Heil (Maryland); grandson, Rich Heil and granddaughter, Tina Heil; sister, Roberta Stulgies; many other loving family and friends.
VISITATION with the family Wednesday, March 27, 5-7pm at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday, March 28, at 11am at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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