Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 9/30/2010. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; brother, Ernie; sister, Mildred. Survived by sons, Tom, Doug; daughter, Terri (Denny) Preston; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Harry; many nieces; nephews; and friends. Willie served in the USN SeaBees's, Coon Rapids Police Reserve for 25+ years, and was a member of the Am. Legion, VFW. Funeral service 11 AM Tues. at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 11115 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation 4-7PM Mon. at GEARHART FUNERAL HOME, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW and 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. rrangements under the direction of Gearhart Funeral Home, Coon Rapids, MN.
