John A. Billesbach: McKeown Genealogy

1864 - 1951 (87 years)

Generation: 1

John A. Billesbach was born in 1864 in Illinois; died on 30 Oct 1951 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Eaton Township, Kearney County, Nebraska

Notes:

John Billesbach, 86, of Arapahoe, died Oct 30. Funeral Nov. 3 in St. Germanus’ church, Arapahoe, the Rev. Henry Denis officiating. Burial in Arapahoe. He is survived by his wife.
Southern Nebraska Register, Lincoln, Nebraska. Friday, 14 December 1951.

Name:
son of Mary Anna Germsheit

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151195761/john-a_-billesbach

Block 14, Lot 4, Space 5-6

John married Amanda Jane Haws on 14 Sep 1887 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska. Amanda was born on 4 Oct 1870 in Victory, Cayuga County, New York; died on 24 Sep 1956 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Harve Lee Billesbach was born on 11 Jan 1890 in Heartwell, Kearney County, Nebraska; died on 8 Mar 1981 in Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Generation: 2

Harve Lee Billesbach

(1.John¹) was born on 11 Jan 1890 in Heartwell, Kearney County, Nebraska; died on 8 Mar 1981 in Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Edison, Furnas County, Nebraska

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151195755/harve-lee-billesbach

Block 14, Lot 4, Space 4

Harve married Margaret Olive Tull on 12 May 1912 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska. Margaret (daughter of James Lewis Tull and Ellen Gay Shields) was born on 21 Oct 1889 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Dec 1969 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

3. Max Lee Billesbach was born on 25 Jun 1912 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1990 in Santa Barbara County, California; was cremated in Dudley-Hoffman Memory Gardens Columbarium, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.
4. Rex Leon Billesbach was born on 29 Mar 1921 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1973 in Poplar Grove, Boone County, Illinois; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
5. Neal Lynn Billesbach was born on 24 Oct 1922 in Cambridge, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 21 Mar 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
6. Dale Arlo Billesbach was born on 14 Nov 1928 in Harlan County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 2015 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in unknown.

Generation: 3

Max Lee Billesbach

(2.Harve², 1.John¹) was born on 25 Jun 1912 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 4 Apr 1990 in Santa Barbara County, California; was cremated in Dudley-Hoffman Memory Gardens Columbarium, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska

Notes:

Max L. Billesbach
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for Max L. Billesbach, 77, of Santa Maria who died Wednesday at his residence after a lengthy illness. Rev. George Mackey will officiate. Cremation will follow, with private inurnment at a later date.
Mr. Billesbach was born in Arapahoe, Neb. He lived in Santa Barbara from 1960 until moving to Santa Maria in 1987. He retired in 1974 after over 15 years as manager of the Hi-Time Liquor store in Santa Barbara. He was a former member and past exalted ruler of the McCook, Neb., Elks Lodge and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife of over 58 years, Doris Billesbach, Santa Maria; daughters Carolyn Kay Gettman, Goleta, Judie Talbert and Marsha Lee Thayer, both of Santa Maria; son, John Alan Billesbach, Santa Maria; brothers, Dale Billesbach, Grand Island, Neb., and Neal Billesbach, Arapahoe, Neb.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse service of Northern Santa Barbara county, P.O. Box 1029, Santa Maria, 93456.
Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California. Friday, 6 April 1990.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257675251/max-lee-billesbach

Family/Spouse: Doris Theone Schiable. Doris was born on 9 Nov 1913 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; died on 7 Apr 1997 in Santa Barbara County, California; was cremated in Dudley-Hoffman Memory Gardens Columbarium, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rex Leon Billesbach

(2.Harve², 1.John¹) was born on 29 Mar 1921 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 1973 in Poplar Grove, Boone County, Illinois; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Billesbach, 52, died today after short illness
Poplar Grove Village Treasurer Rex L. Billesbach, 52, died at 2:30 a.m. today after a short illness at St. Anthony Hospital.
Mr. Billesbach was a Poplar Grove resident for the past 11 years, coming from Lincoln, Neb. He was formerly employed as a cashier at the Poplar Grove State Bank and also formerly served as Poplar Grove Township Auditor.
“He did a terrific job as village treasurer,” Harold Emanuel, Poplar Grove president, said. “The other board members have commented on his thoroughness. He was a dedicated individual,” Emanuel added.
Mr. Billesbach was reappointed village treasurer when Emanuel took office this year.
“He also helped me get the vote out,” Emanuel, who is also a Republican precinct committeeman, said.
“He was precise, accurate and will be greatly missed,” Emanuel concluded.
Mr. Billesbach was born in Arapahoe, Neb. on March 29, 1921, the son of Harve and Margaret Tull Billesbach. He married Lauretta Sorce on Oct. 4, 1947 in Somerville, Mass.
He was a member of Capron American Legion and the Belvidere V.F.W.
He is a W.W.II veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Lauretta; his father, Harve of Hastings, Neb., two daughters, Mrs. Max Brantner of Morton, Ill., and Julie at home; one son, Steven at home; three brothers, Max of Santa Barbara, Calif., Neal of Arapahoe, Neb., and dale of Grand Island, Neg.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Harve Billesbach.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday in Arapahoe, Neb. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established in his name for the Boone County Unit of the American Cancer Society.
Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois. Wednesday, 3 October 1973.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151195779/rex-billesbach

Block 10, Lot 9, Space 6

Neal Lynn Billesbach

(2.Harve², 1.John¹) was born on 24 Oct 1922 in Cambridge, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 21 Mar 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151195772/neal-lynn-billesbach

Block 10, Lot 9, Space 7

Dale Arlo Billesbach

(2.Harve², 1.John¹) was born on 14 Nov 1928 in Harlan County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 2015 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; was buried in unknown.

Notes:

Dale A. Billesbach, 89, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at CHI Health, St. Francis in Grand Island.

Private family services will be Friday, September 18, 2015.

Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dale A. Billesbach was born November 14, 1925 in Oxford, Nebraska the son of Harvey L. & Margaret O. (Tull) Billesbach. He was raised in Edison, Nebraska, graduating from Edison High School with the class of 1943. He was active in all sports and played the trombone for many years. He entered the United States Navy, March 30, 1944 and served until June 19, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. He enrolled at the University of Nebraska in September of 1946 and received his bachelor’s degree in August of 1949 from the College of Business. He began his career with the Internal Revenue Service on November 14, 1949 and served in North Platte, Lincoln and was the Manager of the Grand Island office at his retirement in December 1980. In April, 1981 he became the Firm Administrator for the C.P.A. firm of Shonsey and Associates until his retirement in July of 2001.

Dale was united in marriage to Maryan Martin of Stamford at the First Christian Church in Lincoln, October 22, 1950.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of B.P.O. Elks, past President and Secretary Treasurer of the Central Nebraska Shrine Club and past President and Treasurer of the Riverside CCHA. A member of the UNL alumni, American Legion, D.A.V. Ashlar Lodge #33, Tehama Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters and NARFE.

He was an avid sports fan and golfer and he enjoyed having five holes-in-one.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Maryan Billesbach of Grand Island, son, David Billesbach, Carbondale, CO, daughter, Janet Billesbach of Grand Island, son & daughter-in-law, Gary & Laine Billesbach of Lincoln, four grandsons, Jaryd Billesbach, Joe (Maggie) Billesbach, Andy Billesbach, Sam Billesbach, four great granddaughters, Lily, Kate, Molly & Cora Billesbach; two sisters-in-law, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers.

Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.apfelfuneralhome.com
Posted on www.apfelfuneralhome.com September 16, 2015

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152551772/dale-a.-billesbach

McKeown and Shields Families

John A. Billesbach