Wayne E. Willis' Obituary
Wayne was a very devoted husband and father to his children and loved his grandchildren. He possessed a wealth of knowledge and shared it with his family. Wayne was a profound, avid and expert fisherman; looked up to by many; loved golfing and the brotherhood with the Thursday Traveling League; was an exquisite, accomplished piano player, playing easy listening cocktail music. He was a graceful figure skater, and showed his artistic talents for several years with snow sculptures created at his home in Valmeyer.
Military ServiceWW II Army Veteran
VisitationSaturday, Feb. 14, 2004, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
Memorial ServiceSaturday, Feb. 14, 2004, 1:30 p.m.Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
SurvivorsWife: Mary Ann Willis, nee PapeChildren: Scott (Mary Anne) Willis, Robin Willis, Lauren (David) Hesterberg, and Mark (Mary) WillisGrandchildren: Bowman, Robert, Brandon, Ryan, Michael and MatthewStep Granddaughter: RebeccaStep Greatgrandchildren: Ashley & DonovanBrother: Donn (Linda) WillisSister: Donna (Larry) ScottOther relatives & many close friends
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to:St. John's United Church of ChristHoyleton Children's Home FoundationSt. Anthony's HospiceDonor's charity of choice
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