August William (Bill) Dohrman, age 86, passed away March 24, 2026 at Gordon Country Care in Gordon, Nebraska. He was born to August Leonard and Ruth Marie (Turman) Dohrman on June 13,1939, and joined his older sister Delores (Elmer) Dreyer. Bill was raised on a farm south of Rushville near Immanuel Lutheran Church. When it was time to attend school, Bill, at the age of four, rode his horse with his sister Delores. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1956 at the age of sixteen.
Bill worked for Ralph Strong Construction after high school and learned many skills that he was able to use the rest of his life. He could build anything from kitchen cabinets to barns. He also had a talent for restoring classic automobiles, tractors, antiques, and furniture.
Sixty-five years ago, Bill married Diana (Tiensvold) on June 19, 1960, and to this union three children were born: Bryan James, Donna Marie, and John William.
In 1963 Bill and Diana moved “up home” to the ranch west of Whiteclay where they began farming and ranching. In addition to farming and ranching, Bill and Diana owned Stabler’s Bar in Whiteclay in the early 1970s, Jumping Eagle Inn in the late 70s, and Barrel House Liquor and Lunch in the 1980s. Bill also worked for a time as the Sheridan County Roads Superintendent. Bill’s heart was always with the farm, farm animals, wildlife, and nature in general.
In 2012 after spending fifty years “up home,” it was time for Bill and Diana to move to Rushville for their later years in life. Bill spent this time building garages on his “in-town” property to house all of his restorations and family heirlooms.
Bill is survived by his wife Diana; oldest son Bryan (Gloria) Dohrman of Geneva, Nebraska; daughter Donna (Joe) Dolezal of Rushville, Nebraska; and youngest son John (Tina) Dohrman of Atkinson, Nebraska.
Grandchildren Dustin Dale (Karen) Dohrman, Brianna Steinacher (fiance Cam), Natasha (Luke) Wagoner, Trever (fiancee Ashley) Dohrman, Dustin Odin Dolezal, Westley (Courtney) Dolezal, Derek Dohrman, and Devon Dohrman.
Great Grandchildren Kynsli and Dathan (Dustin) Dohrman, Ella and Emery (Brianna) Steinacher, Renata and Leo (Natasha) Wagoner, Dacee and Dirk (Westley) Dolezal.
Sister-in-law Shirley Tiensvold and many nieces and nephews.