William "Bill" Malm

Private Family Memorial Services for William "Bill" Malm will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Nora Mendyk officiating.  Inurnment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Nebraska.  The service for Bill will be live streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622)

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; current CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for Faith-Based Services and Gatherings will be followed.  Bill's family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend the services, based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.

William Carl "Bill" Malm, 69 years of age, passed away on December 2, 2020, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska.  He was born on February 22, 1951, the third of five children to Charles and Phyllis (Lee) Malm, in Holdrege.  Bill was baptized and later confirmed at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege.  Bill attended Holdrege Public Schools and graduated from Holdrege High School.

On July 16, 1971, Bill married Genece "Jody" Eckwall at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege.  To this union, two children were born:  Corey William and Casey Genece.  Bill went into business with his Dad, Bud at Bud's Body shop in Holdrege, which was also a Kawasaki dealership. Bill was a talented auto body repairman and painter and enjoyed helping family and friends fixing up their classic cars. After Bud retired, Bill and his family moved to Alma where he worked for his brother in law Chuck at his body shop.

He then worked at Allmand Brothers in Holdrege for many years as a supervisor in the paint and production departments.  For the last 20+ years he was a founding associate of Office Soulutions Associates, selling office supplies and furniture. He enjoyed visiting with all the customers on his route.

Bill enjoyed family, music, golf, and repairing golf clubs for friends and family.  He loved his many dogs over the years.  He was interested in classic cars and other hobbies which varied from hunting in his early years, golfing, and more recently spoiling and spending time with his grandson.

He was active in the Holdrege Fire Department and Emergency Unit for many years.  Bill was a member of the Alma Rotary and active in the community.

Most of all Bill loved his family, he was an amazing care giver to his wife for many years, and he loved his children and adored his grandson, Will.

Bill was preceded in death by:  his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law Dayle and Phyllis Eckwall; sister, Janet Lyon and her husband, Wayne; brother-in-law, Chuck Meisenbach; and a nephew, Anthony Shield.

Bill is survived by: his wife, Jody Malm of Alma; his children: Corey Malm of Kearney; and Casey Feddersen and her husband, Andrew of Kearney; one grandson, William Feddersen; siblings: Pam Meisenbach of Alma; Tim Malm and his wife, Barb of Holdrege; Tammi Sturgis and her husband, Kent of Holdrege; sisters-in-law: Judy Shield and her husband, Don of Lincoln, Nebraska; Kip Johnson and her husband, Neil of Wonder Lake, Illinois; and Teddy Lundberg and her husband, Kurt of York, Nebraska; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial book signing will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.  Face coverings will be required to enter.

A memorial has been established in Bill's honor and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.