William E."Bill" Kiger Jr.

William E. “Bill” Kiger, Jr. was born September 4, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to William E. and Rita C. (Villwok) Kiger. Bill grew up in Omaha and attended school in Omaha, graduating from Omaha North High School in 1974. Bill married Carol Leighton on May 21, 1977 in Omaha and they were blessed with two children, Julie and Jason. The family made their home in Omaha, and Bill began his over 40-year career with Metal Doors and Hardware, where he served many different roles, and even was able to work with Jason for several years. Outside of work, Bill had a number of interests. He loved riding his motorcycle, taking part in numerous Harley events, and was active in Woods and Waters Archery competitions. Bill enjoyed woodworking, gaming, reading, fishing and hunting. He was a big fan of the Huskers and Minnesota Vikings, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. Bill will be remembered as a strong willed, loyal, dependable, honest and loving man. He was a driven man, with uncompromised values. He was a lodestone for many people in his life, and he was always willing to provide his assistance…while providing laughter along the way! He was proud of his family, and cherished his life with Carol, the birth of his children, and time spent with the grandkids. Bill was a fan of rock music, BBQ, a Diet Pepsi, and dinner at the Roadhouse. He had no time for dishonesty or laziness, and had many favorite sayings, but none of them are fit to print here! His family want you all to know that Bill was unequivocally the best husband, father, and Papa! Bill passed away suddenly at Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha on June 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents William and Rita Kiger, and brother Stephen Kiger. Bill is survived by his wife Carol of Omaha, daughter Julie Nelson of Blair, NE, and son Jason Kiger of Omaha, grandchildren Kailey and Chloe Nelson, and Kate and Sam Kiger, a brother Cliff and wife, M.J. Kiger of Omaha, and a sister Jeanne Kiger of Morse Bluff, NE. William E. “Bill” Kiger, Jr., age 63, of Omaha, died June 8, 2020. Preceded in death by parents William and Rita Kiger, and brother Stephen Kiger. Survived by wife Carol of Omaha, daughter Julie Nelson of Blair, NE, and son Jason Kiger of Omaha, grandchildren Kailey and Chloe Nelson, and Kate and Sam Kiger, brother Cliff and wife, M.J. Kiger of Omaha, and sister Jeanne Kiger of Morse Bluff, NE. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from Noon to 3 PM Sunday at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocation.

William E."Bill" Kiger Jr.

September 4, 1956 - June 8, 2020