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William Horst Obituary
Bill was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Scottsbluff, one of five children and the third son of Peter and Lydia Reh Horst. Both sets of his grandparents were German immigrants who fled the Volga River area in Russia.
In 1954, he graduated from Scottsbluff High School and attended the junior college there. He furthered his education at Chadron State College, receiving his master's degree in guidance and administration.
Bill's first teaching position was on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. He continued to teach and coach football, basketball, track and wrestling for 42 years in schools across west and central Nebraska. Bill was an outstanding athlete and fierce competitor, with football being his first love. He coached football teams from Ansley, Westholt and Mullen to championship years.
After retiring from education at Wauneta, he spent time enjoying his favorite hobby of restoring and collecting fishing rods and reels. Bill amassed a large collection and became quite knowledgeable in the history of the various makes and models.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; four daughters, Debra (Donny) Boyles of Gillette, Wyo., Julia Ann Jones of Casper, Wyo., Risa (David) Langman of Eagle River, Alaska, and Heidi (Randy) Connell of Arnold; stepdaughter, Vangie Marsh of Austin, Texas; stepson, Myron Marsh of Omaha; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Peter Horst Jr. of Oregon; sisters, Janette (Ray) Cawley of Virginia and Sharlene Powell of Denver; four nieces and six nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Gerald Horst, and stepson, Mitchell Marsh.
A memorial has been established.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Arnold with the Revs. Irvin Jennings and Ben Eichoff officiating.
Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home.
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Jerome and Linda Lobner
March 6, 2008
We offer our condolences for your loss. Bill and I were classmates at Chadron as well as fellow teachers at Loup City High School. I will always remember his humor, ability to offer good advice and his gardening ability.
Dan Braithwaite
March 6, 2008
I offer my condolences in your loss. Bill was my high school superintendent at Ansley Public School. He was a great man who left a lasting impression on me and he will truly be missed.
Scott Sekutera
March 5, 2008
Horst Family,
I want to send my condolences. Bill was a great individual who helped/touched many people both as a guidance counselor and as a football coach. I enjoyed our conversations throughout my high school career.
Scott A. Sekutera
Lawrence Burman
March 5, 2008
I offer my condolences in the loss of Bill. I remember him as the G.C. at L.C.H.S. May Bill continue to make shavings from diamond willow. Thinking of you-Diane, Heidi, and Vangie.
SUE GRAHAM
March 5, 2008
THINKING ABOUT YOU GUYS, YOU MEAN ALOT TO ME, FAMILY MEANS ALOT TO ME
GOD'S PEACE
SUE GRAHAM
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