Bill Brooks Obituary
We announce the death of Bill Brooks of Columbus, Nebraska, who passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 72. Bill will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kinyon Brooks (Ted) and Patricia Brooks (Simpson); and his siblings, Lea Brooks-Wytias and Ken Brooks. He is survived by: his wife Lynne Brooks; his children, Billy Brooks (Amy), Heather Winkler (Chris), Seth Brooks, Chris Hamling, Taryn Pagel and Courtney Hamling; his grandchildren, Lucus, Allison, Emily, Kristen, Dayton, Kaitlyn, Willow, Kinyon, Kynnlee, Gracelyn and Remington; his great grandchild LaVail; and his siblings, Mike, Pat Brooks, Renee Henggeler (Ken) and Michelle Soulliere (Bob).
