William "Bill" Stevens

1950 - 2022

William "Bill" Stevens, 71, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, in his home.

Funeral Services will be on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Christian Church with Pastor Dean Pofahl, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Interment will be in the Sumner Cemetery in Sumner, Nebraska.

William was born on September 9, 1950, in Kearney, Nebraska to Warren and Betty June (Livingston) Stevens. William lived his whole life on the home place north of Overton. He would soon meet Roberta Schutt and was united in marriage on September 12, 1980 and were together for 41 years. They were so in love and happy to have found each other. Three sons were blessed to this union: Robert, William "Billy" Jr, and John.

William was a proud rancher. He was particularly proud of his black angus cow herd. William, his wife Roberta, and son Robert spent their days raising cattle, hogs, sheep and goats. For one summer, he found joy in playing on a softball team for Tub's Pub in Sumner.

William was exceptionally proud of his three sons and their accomplishments. Robert went on to become a rancher, Billy became an electrician, and John became a farmer and mechanic. He will be greatly missed by his loving friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Roberta (Schutt) Stevens of Overton; sons, Robert Stevens of Overton, William "Billy" Stevens Jr of Kearney and John (Candace Neff) Stevens of Bertrand; sisters, Julie Ceballos of Lexington, Rose Stevens of Kearney, Janice (Paul) Mick of Hampton, Sandra (Kenny) Eckhoff of Hooper, and Kathy Phillipson of Franklin; brother, Mark (Joan) Stevens of Axtell; aunts, Francis Stevens of Paxton and Verna Livingston of Kearney; sisters-in-law, Diane Wempen of Overton and Debra Anderson of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Eugene Wempen of Overton, Robert Schutt of Shelton and Kim Schutt of Shelton as well as extended family, Martha and Greg Carr and their children, Matt, Derek, Brooke & Faith all of Minden, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister, Judy Warm; brothers, Roger Stevens and Allen Stevens; brothers-in-law, Lupe Ceballos and Butch Siebenlar; sister-in-law, Donna Siebenlar; parents-in-law, Robert and Evelyn Schutt; niece, Lori Montgomery; great-niece, Emmah Montgomery and great-nephew, Austin Montgomery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.