William "Bill" Sensenbach

1940 - 2026

William Lorin Sensenbach, known to all as Bill, passed away on January 2, 2026, with family by his side. Bill was born on May 18, 1940, in Driggs, Idaho, to William Clarence Sensenbach and Dawn Sensenbach.

Bill was the second of four children. He is survived by his sisters Annetta and Brenda and was preceded in death by his sister Judy.

Bill grew up in Driggs, Idaho, with stunning views of the Teton Mountains from his front door. He spent his early years in a two-room cabin without running water, learning the value of hard work at a young age while helping his father milk cows and care for livestock. Church and family were central to his upbringing. Though school was not his favorite, sports were, especially baseball. Bill could play any position and developed a lifelong love for the game.

As a teenager, Bill played football, developed a fascination with semi-trucks, and became known for his humor, independence, and mischievous spirit.

After high school, Bill became a long-haul semi-truck driver, traveling coast to coast and developing a high level of skill behind the wheel. In his early twenties, Bill married Connie Wolf, and together they welcomed their son Todd.

Bill was later drafted into the United States Army and served two years, including one year in Vietnam. He saw serious combat and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Bill was proud to have served his country, though he believed war was hell and hoped none of his children would ever have to experience it.

After returning home, Bill married Paula Nedrow, and together they raised three children: Travis, Ty, and Tara. Bill farmed and later began driving a bus, a job he held for many years. He was deeply involved in his children's lives, supporting them in wrestling, football, basketball, and dance, and he started a youth wrestling program in the community.

In addition to his bus driving career, Bill built a spraying business, working long days and using his time off to grow it. His sons, Ty and Travis, later joined the business, which they continue to own and operate today.

Bill retired from bus driving at age 62 and enjoyed traveling with Paula, spending winters in Yuma, Arizona. In 2006, Paula was tragically killed in a car accident.

Bill later found love again with Dixie Campbell. They met online and were married in 2009. Together, they enjoyed retirement, traveling between Yuma and Idaho Falls, and visiting family. Bill often said they never had a cross word.

Bill was known for his humor, competitive spirit, legendary trash talk, and unforgettable "Dadisms." He loved family reunions, card games, fishing trips, golfing, and time spent at the family cabin in Island Park, where many cherished memories were made.

At the time of his passing, Bill was the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren and great-grandfather to three.

Dixie preceded Bill in death in December 2025.

Bill will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, husband, mentor, and storyteller, a man of perseverance, humor, and quiet strength.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot. The family will meet with friends prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Moreland Cemetery.