Bill was born on May 27, 1947 to Edgar and Mary Haynes in Lincoln, Nebraska. He had 5 siblings; Jim, Pat, Kathy, Jean and Joe.
Bill graduated from Waverly high school in 1965. It has been said that he was the smartest in his class though he never brought a book home. It was also shared that he was quite the force on the football field and a bit of a class clown. After graduating he focused on his love for cars, especially Oldsmobiles then Chevys. He owned and ran a Mobile station in Omaha for a few years before working at O’Daniels Oldsmobile in Omaha for 20 years, then Tincher Chevrolet in Plattsmouth for 10 years.
Bill was a social person! He could befriend any person in the room. He was full of wisdom, advice, memories and jokes. If you had a question he had the answer. He enjoyed the sunshine and a good time! One hobby he was most known for was his grilling skills. He could smoke anything on the grill and make it taste amazing! He’d have people coming back for seconds, thirds and fourths – everyone was welcome around Bill’s grill! Another hobby was his sandrail that he built in his basement/garage. He enjoyed giving rides and racing around the lakes, Boca Chica and South Padre Island, Texas. He even taught a few of his kids and grandkids how to drive a manual in the rail.
Bill enjoyed soaking up the heat and sunshine in the winter months on South Padre Island, Texas. Spending time with his wife Linda and the many friends they had made from around the US over the years of wintering in Texas. His door was always open to company.
Bill had a large family that loved him very much. He had 3 children and 3 stepchildren with his first wife Mary Marshall; Shad Haynes, Bill Haynes, Mardy Spence, Rich Ondrak, Mike Ondrak and Amy Ondrak. Bill also had 2 stepchildren with his current wife Linda; Rod McKulsky and Bryan McKulsky. Bill had 22 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Mary, siblings Jim and Kathy, stepchildren Rich, Amy and Rod, grandchildren April, Trevor and Emily. He is survived by his wife, Linda Haynes of Plattsmouth; children, Shad Haynes of Lincoln, Bill and Kelly Rae Haynes of Blair, Mardy Spence of Omaha; stepchildren, Kris Ondrak (wife to Rich) of Lincoln, Mike and Karen Ondrak of Lincoln, Bryan and Tammy of Plattsmouth.
CELEBRATION OF BILL'S LIFE: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at 3:00pm at Hosanna Lutheran Church (700 S. 18 St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048)
Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel)
6505 S. 144 St.
Omaha, NE 68137
402-895-3400
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