Background
Dobler, William O. was born on March 18, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of William O. and Rose (Beardsley) Dobler.
Dobler, William O. was born on March 18, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of William O. and Rose (Beardsley) Dobler.
Bachelor, University Nebraska, 1950.
Reporter Lincoln (Nebraska) Star, 1950-1957, editorial page editor, 1957-1959, editor, 1959-1982, editorial page editor, since 1982.
President Lincoln Park and Recreation Board, 1970-1973, Lincoln Hospital and Health Council, 1970-1972, Lincoln Children's Zoo Association, 1970-1971, Nebraska Commission for Higher Educational Aid, 1972. Vice chairman Pius X Foundation, 1970. Board directors Lincoln Foundation, 1980-1984.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Sigma Delta Chi (president Nebraska 1958). Clubs: Elk, Lincoln Serra (president 1967-1968).
Married Mary Nancy McMullen, August 21, 1948. Children– James, Lisa, Gregory, Christine.