Wilber (Willy) Meester, age 89, of Fremont, formerly of Holdrege, passed away on October 15, 2026, at Methodist Fremont Health. He left behind a legacy of dedicated service, hard work, and deep love for his family.
He was born on March 30, 1937, in a farmhouse by Glenvil, NE to Raymond and Gladys (Rasmussen) Meester.
Willy was the eldest of four children. He attended school in Upland, Nebraska and graduated from Upland High School. A proud patriot, Willy served his country honorably in the United States Army. The family moved to Holdrege where he worked for Southern Rural Power District for 36 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege.
Throughout the years, Willy enjoyed camping and fishing and was an excellent water-skier. After retiring, Willy and Nancy spent many years traveling in their RV. Willy also enjoyed coming back home during harvest time to haul corn for 37-Ag.
Survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Meester; his twin daughters Shawna (Mark) Voss and Sharla (David) Stage; three step-children Gregg (Angie) Hecke, Jodi (Steve) Sindelar, Amy (Shawn) Slade; four grandchildren Braxton (Rachel) Voss, Noah Voss, Sydney (Carson) Wilfong, Logan (Christian) Harmon; five step-grandchildren Ariel (Kevin) Workman; Regan (Geoffrey) Ringlee, Reid Sindelar; Riley Slade, Emily Slade; brother Alden Meester; brothers and sisters-in-law Jerry (Edith) Marlatt, Doug (Kristin) Marlatt, Jan Marlatt and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother LaMoine Meester, sister Raylene Meester, parents-in-law Clifford and Queenie Marlatt; brothers and sisters-in-law Jackie Meester, Jane Meester, Jack Marlatt, William and Pat Marlatt, Ray and Betty Marlatt, Kenneth and Beverly Marlatt; and former wife Carolyn Meester.
The memorial service will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1:00pm.
A private burial will be held at the Omaha National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Willy’s honor may be made to the Salvation Army or directed to the family for later designation.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com