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Billie Dutton Obituary

Billie L. Dutton

Kearney resident, 77

KEARNEY - Billie L. Dutton, 77 of Kearney passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Billie Lee Dutton was born September, 30, 1945 in Cambridge to Gerald and Marjorie (Steel) Dutton.

He was raised in Holbrook and received his education from Holbrook High School, graduating with the class of 1964. Billie later attended Milford Technical College in Milford.

Billie was united in marriage to Mary Jo Messersmith. To this union one son was blessed. The couple later divorced. Billie worked at Coors Brewing Company until moving to Nebraska in 1978. He drove truck for many years, often times delivering cheese from Oxford to the West Coast and bringing fresh produce back with him. Billie later worked for the pipeline and farmed. He had a passion for the outdoors and a love for all animals. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and took much pride in being "Papa Bill."

Left to cherish his memory are his son, John Dutton and wife Leera of Kearney; grandchildren, Maclyn McDermott, Presley Dutton and Noralee Dutton; siblings, Jerry "Butch" Dutton and wife, Rosemary of Syracuse, NE, Lyle Dutton and wife Lorraine of Brighton, CO and Terry Dutton and wife Cindy of Arizona; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Billie was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Jeremy Dutton.

Published by Kearney Hub on Mar. 23, 2023.

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Cindy Krolikowski

March 28, 2023

John,Leera and girls so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Love Cindy Krolikowski

Cindy Crandell

March 23, 2023

Our deepest condolences may you rest in peace Bill Dutton. Love Cindy, Jack, Eliza and the late Todd Crandell.

Doyle & Mary Lou Wineland

March 23, 2023

So sorry to learn of his passing. Great individual
Doyle & Mary LouWileland

Sherry (Leach) Stansberry

March 23, 2023

Billie and the rest of the "Dutton Boys" (as my mom called them) lived next door to us in Holbrook. I was the youngest and only girl in this little neighborhood gang, but I admired and adored them all.
Thanks so much for the memories of a little girl. May he rest in peace.

Kevin Barry

March 23, 2023

Have great memories of Bill and Mary jo. Spent time with them in Cambridge and later in Denver. Went to stay with them one summer. Bill and I rode Harleys up the the little bear bar in Evergreen. John was just a baby. Will miss that Billy smile and awesome laugh. Kevin Barry.

Billy Loghry

March 23, 2023

Condolences to families. A true friend. Always fun .one of the best. Could drive about anything you put him in. God bless. His mules, trucks and of late his granddaughter were special. See ya later pard.

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