12/28/2022
Willem "Bill" Looye passed away on December 5, 2022. He is survived by his children Erica (William), Chris, and Sara Beth (Chuck) and his sisters Elsje (Dennis), Johanna, and Pauline (Terry), and brother-in-law David (Ritta), and sister-in-law Beth. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda, his brother-in-law Dennis, brother-in-law Gale, sister-in-law Allessandria, and parents. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bill was born to Cornelis "Dick" Looye (Janiece) and Nelly Looye on June 27, 1951, in The Netherlands. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. He met Linda shortly after and they married in 1971 relocating to Washington DC while he served in the Army. After his service they moved to Lincoln to raise their children closer to their families. Among other positions, Bill worked for 23 years at Nebraska State Corrections, and, later, several trucking firms.
Bill was known for his quick wit and love of a good laugh. He was also known for his love of numbers: he possessed an uncanny ability to do complex problems in his head quickly. Bill thoroughly enjoyed the hobby of pyrotechnics, and he got his entire family involved in card games, including Canasta, Pinochle, Bridge, and Cribbage.
He loved painting the night sky. Now he's doing it from the other side.
Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Friday (12-30-22)
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R Street, Lincoln
