William “Bill” Fillis, 91, Blair, Nebraska, died Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at PassageWay Church in Blair. A military graveside service will follow in the Blair Cemetery.
William Fillis was born on Nov. 1, 1930, in Wyoming, the son of Andrew and Stella Fillis. He grew up in Bridgeport, Nebraska, and graduated from Bridgeport High School.
At the age of 17, he joined the United States Navy and worked as a medic during the Korean War.
After his discharge from the Navy, Bill moved to Denver where he met Gwene Welk. They were married in 1960. Bill was a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed woodworking and woodcarving, raising flowers, gardening and leatherworking throughout his life. He also enjoyed watching baseball.
Bill is survived by his children, Michael (Beth) Fillis, Michelle (Paul) Lindgren and Mark (Val) Fillis; grandchildren Ryan and Robert Fillis, Allison (Seth) Lawrence, Evelyn, Isaac (Annie) and Julia Lindgren, Greg and Derek Fillis; siblings Jim Fillis, Dorothy Brenning and Andy (Susan) Fillis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn; his parents; two sisters and a brother.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Arrangements are provided by Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair, Nebraska, www.campbellaman.com.
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