Bill worked for John Deere Harvester Works from 1980, helping harvesters along the harvest trail, until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed a variety of jobs while working for "Deere". Bill began his career in their Marketing Department and moved onto the Service Department in 1987. He joined their Technical Support Van, traveling along the harvest trail for more than eight years, spending hours and hours tracing down and delivering parts for combines with problems. Jim Deibert, a custom harvester said,"Bill always thought of all of us as his cutters." "He made sure that we got our problem solved as soon as possible." "Bill never drove by a broke down John Deere without stopping to help get it back running."

Bill aided in building a close relationship with the USCHI organization after he became involved in 1987. He used his influence to make sure that every meal sponsored by John Deere for USCHI was superb. He once stood over the chef at Wichita, Kansas, and made sure the steaks were cooked just right. Especially, since the hotel had served everyone raw hamburgers at an earlier meal. Bill always put his heart and sole into everything he undertook. Bill and Jean were always welcome sites at the harvesters conventions.

His competitors also respected Bill. He was always willing to lend a helping hand if they needed something. Bill and Camiel Beert, with Case IH, paths would cross at conventions, farm shows and even sometimes in foreign countries. They shared many stories over time and remain friends today.

Due to health reasons, Bill was unable to continue with field service and finished his career as a DTAC (Dealer Technical Assistance Center) Representative. Bill elected to retire in 1997. Now he mainly spends his time traveling to NASCAR races.

We are very honored to induct Bill and Jean into the USCHI Hall of Fame.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 97; Sylvia, KS 67581

Email: office@uschi.com
Phone: (620) 200-1381

U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc.

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