12/23/2025
It’s with profound sadness we announce the passing of lifetime member William “Pappa Bill” Brittain. Bill was a cornerstone of the department during his extraordinary 67 years of service. Details of Bills service is below.
WILLIAM “BILL” HANFORD BRITTAIN
1928 – 2025
William “Bill” Hanford Brittain age 97 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Crown Pointe in Omaha, NE.
Bill was born on July 3, 1928 to Clyde Hanford Brittain and Eveline (Bostic) Brittain in Oxford, KS. At a young age, Bill moved with his family to Plattsmouth, where he attended school and began building the roots that would shape his life. It was there he met the love of his life, Margery “Peggy” Joan Kriskey. The two were united in marriage on April 11, 1953, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Plattsmouth, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned a lifetime.
He proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country with honor from 1954 until 1956. During his service, Bill and Peggy made their home in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Following his honorable discharge, they returned to Plattsmouth, where they settled, raised their children, and remained active members of the community they loved.
Bill was employed at the Ice House in Plattsmouth before joining Mini Gas Company, where he served as general manager. Known for his strong work ethic and dedication to others, Bill had a true servant’s heart. His desire to help people led him to serve as a volunteer firefighter with the Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department, where he later rose to the role of Fire Chief. He was also a founding father of the Plattsmouth Rescue Squad, an honor that reflected his leadership, commitment, and deep care for his community.
He is survived by his daughter: Kathy Hall and husband Dan of Omaha, NE; son: Dayne Brittain and Charline Moorman of Magnolia, IA; five grandchildren: Erica Bower and husband Justin, Roger Hall, Mitch Brittain and wife Alyssa, Tony Brittain and Michelle, and Jason Neuman and wife Emmy; eight great grandchildren: Pyper Bower, Bryton Bower, Rhys Bower, Wyatt Brittain, Sawyer Brittain, Alaina Grisafe, Donovan Foster, and Damien Foster; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde and Eveline Brittain, his wife: Peggy Brittain, brother: Lawrence Brittain, sister: Edith Davis, and his great granddaughter: Aubryanna Brittain.
His Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Plattsmouth Fire Station with Father Sean Timmerman officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.
The Pallbearers will be Craig Shrimpton, Leroy Lewis, Brian Wuelling, Stan Pasko, Joe Gradoville, Brian Wagner, Jon Hardy, and Mike Wilson.
The Honorary Pallbearers are the Plattsmouth Fire and EMS Active and Honorary Members.
Military Rites will be conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard.
His Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth.
The family suggests Memorials to the Plattsmouth Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123,
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