Partial obituary "Appleton Post Crescent" March 4, 2013:
Willard I. Wolfmeyer, 88, of Shawano, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2013 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 21, 1924 in Green Bay, Wis. a son of the late Elmer and Ella(Korb)Wolfmeyer.
Willard attended the Brillion Schools, graduating from Brillion High School in 1942. Following school he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His education was temporarily interrupted by the draft. Willard served in the United States Army during World War II. While in the Army, Willard was able to attend the University of Montana and the University of Utah. Upon returning from the service, Willard returned to UW-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business. On June 21, 1952 he was united in marriage to the former Naomi Redig at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Wis. Followed by their marriage, the couple lived briefly in Iron Mountain, Mich. They then moved to Pewaukee for a time, eventually settling in Shawano. Willard had been employed with the Oliver Tractor Co. as a sales rep for over 40 years, retiring in 1988. Willard had won numerous sales awards with the Oliver Co. allowing he and his wife, Naomi, to travel extensively during his career. He is a member of Shawano American Legion Post #117, The Shawano D A V and the 40 et 8. He was also a past member of the Shawano Kiwanis Club.
His wife, Naomi, preceded him in death on December 20, 2006.
Willard enjoyed a good round of golf.
He took great pride in the upkeep and appearance of his home and yard.
He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Wilma Kane of Whitelaw, Wis. Also two infant brothers, Clinton and Elmer, Jr.
Willard is survived by his sons, his grandchildren, one great-grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends(names omitted here for privacy).
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Willard I. Wolfmeyer, 88, of Shawano, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2013 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 21, 1924 in Green Bay, Wis. a son of the late Elmer and Ella(Korb)Wolfmeyer.
Willard attended the Brillion Schools, graduating from Brillion High School in 1942. Following school he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His education was temporarily interrupted by the draft. Willard served in the United States Army during World War II. While in the Army, Willard was able to attend the University of Montana and the University of Utah. Upon returning from the service, Willard returned to UW-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business. On June 21, 1952 he was united in marriage to the former Naomi Redig at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Wis. Followed by their marriage, the couple lived briefly in Iron Mountain, Mich. They then moved to Pewaukee for a time, eventually settling in Shawano. Willard had been employed with the Oliver Tractor Co. as a sales rep for over 40 years, retiring in 1988. Willard had won numerous sales awards with the Oliver Co. allowing he and his wife, Naomi, to travel extensively during his career. He is a member of Shawano American Legion Post #117, The Shawano D A V and the 40 et 8. He was also a past member of the Shawano Kiwanis Club.
His wife, Naomi, preceded him in death on December 20, 2006.
Willard enjoyed a good round of golf.
He took great pride in the upkeep and appearance of his home and yard.
He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Wilma Kane of Whitelaw, Wis. Also two infant brothers, Clinton and Elmer, Jr.
Willard is survived by his sons, his grandchildren, one great-grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends(names omitted here for privacy).
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Partial obituary "Appleton Post Crescent" March 4, 2013:
Willard I. Wolfmeyer, 88, of Shawano, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2013 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 21, 1924 in Green Bay, Wis. a son of the late Elmer and Ella(Korb)Wolfmeyer.
Willard attended the Brillion Schools, graduating from Brillion High School in 1942. Following school he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His education was temporarily interrupted by the draft. Willard served in the United States Army during World War II. While in the Army, Willard was able to attend the University of Montana and the University of Utah. Upon returning from the service, Willard returned to UW-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business. On June 21, 1952 he was united in marriage to the former Naomi Redig at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Wis. Followed by their marriage, the couple lived briefly in Iron Mountain, Mich. They then moved to Pewaukee for a time, eventually settling in Shawano. Willard had been employed with the Oliver Tractor Co. as a sales rep for over 40 years, retiring in 1988. Willard had won numerous sales awards with the Oliver Co. allowing he and his wife, Naomi, to travel extensively during his career. He is a member of Shawano American Legion Post #117, The Shawano D A V and the 40 et 8. He was also a past member of the Shawano Kiwanis Club.
His wife, Naomi, preceded him in death on December 20, 2006.
Willard enjoyed a good round of golf.
He took great pride in the upkeep and appearance of his home and yard.
He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Wilma Kane of Whitelaw, Wis. Also two infant brothers, Clinton and Elmer, Jr.
Willard is survived by his sons, his grandchildren, one great-grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends(names omitted here for privacy).
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Willard I. Wolfmeyer, 88, of Shawano, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2013 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 21, 1924 in Green Bay, Wis. a son of the late Elmer and Ella(Korb)Wolfmeyer.
Willard attended the Brillion Schools, graduating from Brillion High School in 1942. Following school he entered the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His education was temporarily interrupted by the draft. Willard served in the United States Army during World War II. While in the Army, Willard was able to attend the University of Montana and the University of Utah. Upon returning from the service, Willard returned to UW-Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business. On June 21, 1952 he was united in marriage to the former Naomi Redig at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Wis. Followed by their marriage, the couple lived briefly in Iron Mountain, Mich. They then moved to Pewaukee for a time, eventually settling in Shawano. Willard had been employed with the Oliver Tractor Co. as a sales rep for over 40 years, retiring in 1988. Willard had won numerous sales awards with the Oliver Co. allowing he and his wife, Naomi, to travel extensively during his career. He is a member of Shawano American Legion Post #117, The Shawano D A V and the 40 et 8. He was also a past member of the Shawano Kiwanis Club.
His wife, Naomi, preceded him in death on December 20, 2006.
Willard enjoyed a good round of golf.
He took great pride in the upkeep and appearance of his home and yard.
He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Wilma Kane of Whitelaw, Wis. Also two infant brothers, Clinton and Elmer, Jr.
Willard is survived by his sons, his grandchildren, one great-grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends(names omitted here for privacy).
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