William Arthur Shiffermiller, M.D.
February 23, 1950 – September 27, 2024
Bill was born on February 23, 1950, the first child of Floyd Harvey Shiffermiller and Barbara Augusta (Killham) Shiffermiller. He was raised, along with his four younger siblings, in Ainsworth, Nebraska. He died on September 27, 2024, from complications of metastatic cancer. He was a trooper, enduring many years of physical challenge due to tonsillar cancer, caused by the Human Papillomavirus. Vaccinate your sons, as well as your daughters.
Bill is survived by his wife, Laura Lenarz Shiffermiller; their children and grandchildren; including sons and spouses: Jason and Abby, with children, Arthur and Edith; Matthew and Kallie, with children, Hadley and Rae; Alexander and Courtney, with children, Tristan and Waverley; and daughter, Anne. He is also survived by brothers and spouses: Donald and Katie, David and Joy, Roger and Barb; and sister and spouse, Catherine and Rodney Johnson.
The family invites you to a Celebration of Life Open House on Sunday, November 3rd, 4:00-7:00PM with Remarks and Sharing at 5:30PM at Happy Hollow Club, 1701 South 105 Street, Omaha.
Please visit Bill’s tribute site, where you can view his photo gallery, find event details, and share memories. https://www.online-tribute.com/williamshiffermiller
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation, 8701 West Dodge Road, #450, Omaha, NE 68114 https://methodisthospitalfoundation.org
23 Comments
There is not enough words to say about this man. The patriarch of MPC, The Legend! HealthWest Internal Medicine will never forget you, Shiffy!
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Dr Shiffermiller. He was an amazing doctor. I cannot say enough about how much his patients and the nurses loved and respected him. God bless your family and his friends as he will be missed by so many. Rest in peace you were one in a million. Thanks for your service and dedication to so many.
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Shiff for 19 years. His kindness, knowledge and passion for his patients and community were immeasurable. He was one of a kind and an absolute pleasure to work with. .
I was so sorry to hear this. My prayers to the family.
Dr. Shiffermiller was the kindest and most sincere Doc I have ever encountered. He would spend as much time as necessary with you to get a full sense of how you were doing both physically and mentally. Feels like he was: sort of the last of his kind in terms of his dedication and attentiveness.
He was also a very cool dude… always dressed sharp and his warmness was infectious. I’ll miss him terribly but good to know I have the best Doctor ever waiting for me in Heaven.
Blessings to his family.
Bless his soul. Such a fine man and doctor. Bill was such a class act. Like his father in Ainsworth who took care of the entire area by himself. . God bless the family our prayers are with you all.
Dr Bill was my personal physician for most of my adult life, and I will be forever grateful for his kindness and gentle guidance. Besides his skills, which were legion, his manner and generosity with his time and attention gave me great comfort. He will be missed, my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
My prayers and thoughts for your family. Dr. Shiff was the best ever. I am blessed to have worked with him over the years. My sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Shiff was loved and respected both as our physician and friend. The world is a sadder place without him. We were lucky to have known him.
I’m saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a dedicated physician to my mother and father. He saved my life in 2017. He was also a family friend for so many years May he rest in Peace knowing he was God sent to healthcare My sincere condolences to his family. Prayers for Bill. I’m sure he is talking with my parents right now.
Our Deepest sympathies to the family. So sad to hear of Dr.Shiffermiller”s passing. Laura, please know so many people love and care for you. Dr. Shiffermiller was one of the best.
As a previously retired Methodist physician I can clearly state he was a most honorab
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Shiffermiller’s passing. I have many fond memories of him, he was an incredible physician and leader. His impact on the health of our community is immeasurable. His legacy will live on through all those he helped train and mentor throughout the years Rest in peace, Dr. Shiff🙏
My heart is so sad for the Shiffermiller family at the Loss of Dr Bill. A fantastic Dr. human being friend and family member. He was my Dr back in the day and also my father’s he was wonderful to Dean and I and my folks. His father delivered all of my children at our hospital and Bill followed his footsteps as a true caring Dr. Don was a classmate of mine and my sympathy to him and to the rest of the family at this time of sadness.
Laura, I am more sorry than I can say. Shiff was so respected and admired at Methodist. I am glad I had the honor of knowing him a little bit during my 8 years at the Foundation. You both are very special people. Hugs to you and your family.
We just heard of Bill’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family, Laura. What a fine gentleman, and what a great team you made. Prayers to you and your family.
Great doctor and great guy! The new breed of doctors could learn a lot from the likes of Bill Shiffermiller! RIP Bill.
I was lucky to have had him as my physician for decades. I don’t know how many people look forward to a Dr. appt. but I enjoyed my visits. I had a ton of respect for him.
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Dr Shiffermiller for nearly 40 years, he was a wonder man, Physician, coworker and family man.
He truly was one in a million.
My heartfelt condolences go to Laura and his entire family.
RIP Shiff.
Dr. Shiffermiller was a jewel of a physician with super skills and a super personality. Stan was one of his first patients in the late 1970s; we saw him for over 40 years. He saved my life. What a loss.
What a beautiful and caring person. He always had time to chat and was such a wonderful Physician. He will truly be missed. Prayers to the entire family.
Our recent mail was returned and we have no updated connection to reach out to our extended family. Please know we were so very saddened by the loss our our cousin Bill! My sister and I are sending our love and prayers to all of our families. After reading so many condolences sent, we know Bill was very well thought of and loved dearly. Our memories hold true to those thoughts as well. With love and prayers, Lyn Andrew Rodgers
Hello Lyn,
Here is my address: 714 S 15th Street, Omaha, 68102
I will send you the contract info for Bill’s brothers and sister if you contact me.
Thank you for your lovely words of condolence.
Love, Laura
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