Obituaries
Willard A Woelfel
Dec. 18, 1936 - May 26, 2024 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Service
Friday, May 31, 2024
12:00 pm
54 E. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Funeral Visitation
Friday, May 31, 2024
10:00 am - 11:45 am
54 E. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Willard A Woelfel
Chilton WI
Willard Aloysius Woelfel, age 87, of Chilton, died peacefully on Sunday evening, May 26th, 2024, at Homestead Health Services in New Holstein. He was born on December 18, 1936, in Chilton, the son of the late Erwin and Kunigunda (Meyers) Woelfel. Willard graduated from Chilton High School in 1955 and attended Appleton Technical School majoring in the electrical trade.
For almost four decades, Willard was employed by Chilton Metal Products. He also was self-employed as an electrician just like his father. On May 17, 1961, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Black Creek, Willard was united in marriage to Jane L. Baumann. They had just enjoyed their 63rd wedding anniversary this month.
Willard enjoyed going to casinos, sturgeon spearing, hunting, puzzles, playing cards, camping, and snowmobiling.
Willard is survived by his wife, Jane; four children: Tim (Brenda) Woelfel of Wilson, MI, Rosanna (Larry) Bogle of Catawba, WI, Terry (Melissa) Woelfel of Appleton, WI, and Travis (Sadie) Woelfel of Chilton, WI; eleven grandchildren: Danielle, DJ, Cassandra, Ian, Bryce, Grace, KayLeigh, Reid, Sophia, Blake, and Ryelynn; three great-grandchildren: Noah, Anna, and Lucas; four siblings: Rita Hren, Roma Perronne, Kris (Mike) Bierman, and Tom (Jane) Woelfel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Willard was preceded in death by his son, Todd Alan Woelfel in 1985; his parents; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:45 am at the church on the day of service. At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a live stream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Willard A. Woelfel.
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GOD HAS GIVEN WILLARD LIFE AND NOW HE WANTS HIM BACK. MAY THE FAMILY REJOICE IN GODS FAVOR. SURELY HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. JANE AND FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU TO.
CAROL BUELOW (first cousin) 2024-05-30 09:46:06
Jane and family so sorry for your loss, Willie was such a wonderful man. Remember you all fondly , may he Rest in Peace.
Judy (Geiger)Schimmer (Former babysitter ) 2024-05-28 13:03:13
I am so sorry for your loss. Willie was a great man. He always had a smile on his face. and always said hi to you with a nod. He will be missed. Rest in peace Willie!
Karen Ann Swonger (co-worker) 2024-05-28 09:59:20
So very sorry to hear that Uncle Willie has passed on. I’m sending prayers for him and the family. So very sad to hear this. Sending love and hugs. ??
Linda Fischer (He’s my uncle) 2024-05-27 19:52:17
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