William Ceder Obituary – (1940 – 2021) – Central City, NE – The Grand Island Independent – Legacy.com

CENTRAL CITY - William H. "Bill" Ceder, 80, of Central City died at his home Feb. 17, 2021.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with the Rev. Dave Ohlman officiating.Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Central City Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.William Howard was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Genoa to Howard Earl and Eunice Isabella (Peterson) Ceder. Bill grew up in Central City and graduated from Central City High School in 1958. Following his schooling, Bill remained in Central City, where he began a livestock and equipment business. He also worked with his parents at their appliance store, repairing appliances and installing carpet. He later went on to selling agriculture and livestock equipment for many different companies. On Feb. 7, 1960, Bill married Joan Nitzel in Archer. They made their home in Central City for all 61 years of their married life.Bill was a member of the Sons of American Legion, Lone Tree Rodeo Association, The Saddle Club and Rodeo Stock Contractor. He enjoyed hunting, horses, rodeos and grilling, but his greatest love was getting to spend time with his family. He especially enjoyed getting to spend time with his grandchildren down at the river.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joan, of Central City; his children, Tony Ceder of Casper, Wyo., Melodie Carlin of Grand Island, and Faith Oberg of Dunning; his grandchildren, A.W. Ceder, Ethan Ceder, Katie (Zachary) Zdorik, Sara Oberg, Emma Ceder, Cody Clark, Michael Oberg, Tyler Carlin; and one brother, Larry (Nancy) Ceder of Smith Center, Kan.He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Thomas Lee Ceder.

Published by The Grand Island Independent on Feb. 20, 2021.

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