Passed away February 23, 2017 at age 82. Beloved husband of the late Marion R. (nee Wessel). Loving father of the late Tracy (Jeff) Valerius. Brother of the late Richard (Ruth) Hoppe. Brother-in-law of Carol (the late Mike) Trad, Gerald (Rose) Wessel, the late Judy Wessel, and the late Don (Sue) Wessel. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Willard was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed visiting and meals with family, friends and all the loving staff at Lasata and Sarah Chudnow.

Visitation Monday, Feb. 27 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Funeral Home with a Funeral Service at 1 PM. Burial to follow at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Autism Speaks would be appreciated.