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Birth	:	6 Dec 1901 Lebanon, Smith County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	13 Jan 1994 Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Ark Springs Cemetery, Chandlersville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8093030, -81.7420900
Plot	:	Block 23, Lot 5, Grave 3
Description	:	Robert Mitchell Willson was born on December 6, 1901 at Lebanon, KS. He was the first of four children born to Clarence and Amanda Clemann Willson. He passed away on January 13, 1994 at the Thayer County Memorial Hospital in Hebron, NE, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 7 days. He received his education around Lebanon, KS. He was united in marriage to Viola R. Atwood on February 12, 1923 at Lebanon, KS, and to this union four children were born, Jack, Alice, Robert Jr. and Ormal. They started their married life as farmers at Crystal... Read More	Robert Mitchell Willson was born on December 6, 1901 at Lebanon, KS. He was the first of four children born to Clarence and Amanda Clemann Willson. He passed away on January 13, 1994 at the Thayer County Memorial Hospital in Hebron, NE, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 7 days. He received his education around Lebanon, KS. He was united in marriage to Viola R. Atwood on February 12, 1923 at Lebanon, KS, and to this union four children were born, Jack, Alice, Robert Jr. and Ormal. They started their married life as farmers at Crystal Plains, KS. When the depression hit Bob went to work the WPA for four years; two years as a time keeper and two years as a foreman. They moved to Missouri and then to Iowa for quite a few years. They lived there until his mother took ill and they moved back to Smith County, KS. Bob left 10 devoted grandchildren and their mates and eight great-grandchildren who will miss their granddad very much. They moved to Chester, NE, in 1958 where he worked in construction until he was 65 years old. He then started running a hardware store and a fix-it shop where he became known as "Grand-Dad" to almost the entire town. He made a practice of making a chair for every new baby born in town. He was confirmed in Oak Creek Christian Church south of Lebanon, KS, at the age of 15. Robert lived in Chester until his passing. He lived his life by his motto hanging above the back door of his shop. "Do all good you can In all the way you can To all the people you can Just as long as you can." He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Amanda Willson; one sister, Kathryn Jackson, and one grandchildren (sic), Jamie Welchans. He is survived by his wife, Viola R. Willson, Chester, after a marriage of nearly 71 years; four children, Jack Willson and wife Maxine, Homestead, FL, Robert M. Willson Jr. and his wife, Alice Fay, Miami, FL, Mrs. Alice Courtney, Chester, NE, and Ormal Willson and his wife, Helen of Denver, CO; 10 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard Willson, Kearney, NE; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Brock, Laguana Hills, CA, other relatives and a host of friends. Services were held on Monday, January 17, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Bible Church of Chester, NE, conducted by Pastor Ray Berry. Soloist was Kenneth Hoge and organist Mrs. Mary Riggs. Casket bearers were David Willson, Robert A. Willson, Thomas Willson, Christopher Willson, Martin Willson, Steven Riggs and Williams Riggs. Interment was made in the Chester Cemetery, Chester, NE.

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Where is Robert Mitchell Willson's memorial?
Robert Mitchell Willson's memorial is located at: Ark Springs Cemetery, Chandlersville, Muskingum County, USA.
When did Robert Mitchell Willson death?
Robert Mitchell Willson death on 13 Jan 1994 in Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 39.8093030
Longitude: -81.7420900

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Spouse

Viola Rosetta Atwood Willson

(1899 - 2008)

Children

Alice Willson Courtney

(1927 - 2014)

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