William Keith Orsborn

William Keith Orsborn

William Orsborn Obituary

Published by O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home - Kearney on Apr. 19, 2016.
William was born on August 27, 1935 and passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. William was a resident of Kearney, Nebraska at the time of his passing. He attended country school through the 8th grade he graduated from Elm Creek High School. He served in the National Guard for a period of four years and then in the Reserves for an additional two years. He was married to Jeanette. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am Saturday April 16th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elm Creek. The Rev. Alex Borzych will officiate. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Elm Creek. According to his wishes Mr. Orsborn was cremated. The family will be receiving friends from 4-6 pm Friday in the Community Room at Regency Retirement Residence in Kearney with light refreshments being served. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion. OâBrien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is serving the family.

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