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William E. “Bill” Whiston

July 30, 1949 - November 13, 2022

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William E. “Bill” Whiston, 73, of Lincoln passed away November 13, 2022. Born July 30, 1949, in Marietta, OH to Earl and Vera (Coplin) Whiston. Bill was raised in Williamstown, WV.

Bill graduated from the University of West Virginia School of Pharmacy. He was a pharmacist and store manager at Walgreens for 32 years. Bill was a member of Eastridge Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping and planning trips.

Family members include his wife, Tena; sons Jamison (Tammy) Whiston, Jeff (Kim) Whiston, and Ross (Kelsey) Whiston; grandchildren Bella, Jacob, Gabe, Ryan, Matthew, and Jackie; great grandson Leon; sister Sandra (Harley) Wells; nephews. Preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (11-16-22) Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Drive.

Memorials to Eastridge Presbyterian Church or Bryan East Hospice.

Service will be livestreamed at the Eastridge Presbyterian Church Facebook Page or the church’s YouTube channel.

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Services

November16

Memorial Service

11:00 am CST

Eastridge Presbyterian Church

1135 Eastridge Drive

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December 9, 2022

I am very sorry to learn of Bill’s recent passing. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad and difficult time. We were next door neighbors while growing up in Williamstown. Billy, another neighbor Al Orth and I spent many hours playing football and whiffle ball in our backyards. We laughed a lot, argued some, but always had fun when together. May he rest in peace.

– James M Sturm (Jim)
November 21, 2022

Tena and family: we loved playing shuffleboard and ladder golf with Bill at Apache Wells RV Resort last season. He was fun to talk to and always had a big smile. We will miss him.

– Don and Sharon Hegre
November 18, 2022

Tena, Ross, and family: Ann and I were saddened to learn of Bill’s death. I shall always remember his visits to Hastings to support Ross in his many music endeavors. He was a proud dad and his big smile always reflected it. I am in Arizona this week and regret that I was unable to attend the service at Eastridge yesterday. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

– Ann & Robin Koozer
November 16, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss.

– D’Nette Uptagraft
November 16, 2022

Dear Whiston Family, I am sorry for the passing of your father/grandfather. I’ve enjoyed conversations with him while out walking Shelly and Rosie (our pups) in the neighborhood. Bill always seemed to have a smile when I saw him and so good natured. My sympathy for your family, finding comfort through good memories and the blessings of heaven’s promise.

– Miss Griffin (Susan)
November 16, 2022

I, too, went to high school with Bill. He was a good person. I was thinking about him the other day — how great it was seen him briefly at our 50th. Blessings and sympathies to the entire family.

– Sharon Givens Sheridan
November 16, 2022

I remember Bill well, although he was ahead of me at WHS by two years. Remember how kind he always was. I am so sorry for your loss.

– Mark Miller
November 16, 2022

Dear Tena and family — You don’t know me, but I graduated with Bill from Williamstown High and saw him at our 50th reunion in 2017. We all called him Edgar, in keeping with a fad of using each other’s middle name. Also “Knife” — a reference to his height and slender physique. We have followed each other on FB in recent years. Sunday, the day he died, was my birthday. Now I will always think of him on that date. Sincerely, Chuck Wolfe

– Charles D. Wolfe
November 15, 2022

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.

– Michael Goff
November 15, 2022

Dear Tena, Ross, and family – I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. Please know that I’m thinking about you and I hope that you’re able to be together during this difficult time. Bob

– Bob Woody

Obituaries & Services

  • Memorial Services

Bruce Bunde

  • Monday, December 30 at 10:30 AM
  • South Chapel
1/10
  • Funeral Service

Marvin L. Hall

  • Monday, December 30 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
2/10
  • Memorial Services

David L. White

  • Thursday, January 02 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
3/10
  • Memorial Services

Donita R. Bailey

  • Thursday, January 02 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
4/10
  • Memorial Services

Patsy A. McArthur

  • Friday, January 03 at 10:00 AM
  • College View Church
5/10
  • Funeral Service

Mitch O. Hussey Miller

  • Friday, January 03 at 11:00 AM
  • Riverview Community Church (Ashland, NE)
6/10
  • Memorial Services

Sharon Kay Geyer

  • Sunday, January 05 at 1:30 PM
  • Omaha National Cemetery
7/10
  • Celebration of Life

Gary Thompson

  • Sunday, January 05 at 2:00 PM
  • Morrow Collision Center
8/10
  • Celebration of Life

Ila Faye Dragoo

  • Thursday, January 09 at 6:00 PM
  • South Chapel
9/10
  • Memorial Services

Janet C. Weyhrauch

  • Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 PM
  • First-Plymouth Church
10/10
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