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Norman Roger “Mike” Willis

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Birth	:	6 Mar 1933 Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 2017 Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Contown, Casey County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2472496, -84.9265366
Plot	:	Main section - Row 6 from west
Description	:	Norman "Mike" Willis, age 84 of Nekoosa, WI, formerly of Council Grove, KS, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Memorial services will be held at Memorial services will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 8:00 AM until the time of service. A reception will follow. Mike was born March 6, 1933 in Easton, MA to Warren and Olive (Coldwell) Willis. He married Laura "Toni" Banks on June 20, 1955... Read More	Norman "Mike" Willis, age 84 of Nekoosa, WI, formerly of Council Grove, KS, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Memorial services will be held at Memorial services will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 8:00 AM until the time of service. A reception will follow. Mike was born March 6, 1933 in Easton, MA to Warren and Olive (Coldwell) Willis. He married Laura "Toni" Banks on June 20, 1955 in Cottonwood Falls, KS. She died November 2, 2002. Mike served in the US Army for 28 years, retiring in 1989 with the rank of E-7 Sgt. First Class. He is survived by his two children, Reisa (Glynne) Morgan, KS and Roger (Pat) Willis, KS; Reisa's children, Candie (Wayne Edwards) Roether, KS and Brandie (Kris) Digiulio, WA and 7 great grandchildren; Roger's children, Buddy (Liz) Willis, KS, Rusty (Brittany) Willis, KS, and Brea (Brian) Castleberry, KS; and by Roger's grandchildren, Calum, Lily, and Silas. Mike is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Randall and Beverly Hanson; and by one brother, Larry Willis and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandson, two brothers, Charlie and Buddy Willis, one sister, Marsha Willis, special friend and former wife, Faye Hoats. In addition, Mike is survived by his "Wisconsin" family, John (Kathy) Kauth of Green Bay, WI, Lisa (Ken) Klein of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Lynda (Terry Reany) Kauth of Nekoosa, WI; Grandchildren, Emily DeVillers of Green Bay, Kenzie (Rick) Ruiz of Madison, WI, Casey (Michele) Klein of Naperville, IL, Tory (Keri) Kauth of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Ryan (Ashley) Klein of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Amy (Denny) Tork of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and by great-grandchildren Addison, Logan DeVillers, Logan Kauth, Elijah, Luke, Hunter, Hannah and Grayson. He is also survived by many special friends, especially his coffee shop brothers, hospital co-workers, church volunteers, Assumption family, and countless others. Mike touched many lives with his willingness to help others and always seeing the good in any situation. He kept the church lawn mowed, the soccer goal posts painted, the Auction Royale items delivered, and all of us spoiled with random acts of kindness. In February he delivered Dairy Queen blizzards to announce their reopening, he was a regular at the Post Office sending gifts to his Kansas and Massachusetts family, and went on errands on Saturdays with Amy Kniprath to carry her purchases. When asked how he was doing, Mike's response was always, "Perfect.". In his memory, a fund to purchase new soccer uniforms for the Varsity Assumption Girls Soccer program will be established. Special thanks to the Aspirus Riverview Hospital staff, physicians, and his special friend, Joe Garde, M.D. Published in Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Apr. 20, 2017 Thanks to Kathy ----------------------------- Additional details from Council Grove (KS) Republican/April 24, 2017/pgs 1, 2 A second publishing of the obit occurred in the same newspaper April 25, 2017/pg 2 Norman Roger (Mike)Willis passed away peacefully in his sleep from cancer on April 13, 2017, in Nekoosa, WI, at the age of 84...He was the sixth of seven children. Norman joined the Army in 1952 in Easton, MA, took his training at Trenton, NJ, and then was sent to Fort Riley, KS, as a mechanic. There he met and married Laura (Toni) Banks. Then he was stationed in Germany for two years. Later he was stationed at Fort Benning, GA, for two years, then back to Fort Riley, KS. Norman took a short break from the Army and moved his family to Alta Vista, KS, to a farm where he helped his father-in-law do farming and also took a second job helping build the bridge at Munkres Creek. In 1961, he bought a house in Council Grove, KS, where they lived for the next 47 years. Norman also worked at Hunter Chevy Sales as a mechanic, then at Wilson Nursery, and Alma Cheese hauling milk. By this time two children were born: Reisa and Roger. Norman joined the Kansas Army National Guard as a fulltime mechanic at MOS-9 Shop in Topeka, KS, and was there until he retired out with 29 years. Norman also was the assistant fire chief in Council Grove for 25 years. He drove the wrecker for Wilson Sales for 15 years. After retiring out of the service he went to work fulltime at Wilson Sales as a mechanic. Norman enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, playing harmless little jokes on his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the holidays and decorating his yard up for them. Norman had a green thumb - there wasn't anything he could not grow. If someone needed help he was the first one to lend a helping hand. If someone needed food, they would find a box sitting on their porch. If a child needed something, he would find a way to get it for them. ------ The Republican obit lists Laura's death as Nov. 7, 2002. Also, preceded in death by great-grandson instead of grandson.

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Norman Roger “Mike” Willis's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Contown, Casey County, USA.
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Norman Roger “Mike” Willis death on 13 Apr 2017 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 37.2472496
Longitude: -84.9265366

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Laura LaVerna “Toni” Banks Willis

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery
Contown, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2472496, -84.9265366

2. Old Contown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2588882, -84.9127808

3. Williams & Slave Family Graveyard
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4. Labascus Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2229800, -84.9213400

7. Allen Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 37.2439003, -84.9618988

8. Old Fair and Mason Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 37.2802000, -84.9344440

9. Carson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2427500, -84.8764000

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Coordinate: 37.2259000, -84.8788100

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Coordinate: 37.2255560, -84.8788890

13. Hilltop Full Gospel Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.3008347, -84.9091644

14. Chilton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1966667, -84.9569444

15. Dunn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.2166100, -84.9864600

16. Cedar Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1926200, -84.9057200

17. Roberts Family Graveyard
Gilpin, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2042454, -84.8627029

18. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2560320, -85.0109760

19. Napier Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3158100, -84.9397400

20. Baldocks Chapel Cemetery
Evona, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1820183, -84.8952255

21. Bruce's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3183289, -84.9394379

22. Labascus Church of Christ Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3183289, -84.9394379

23. Bowman Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3217800, -84.9393300

24. Liberty Colored Cemetery
Liberty, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3230553, -84.9386139