Willis Keyser, a long-time resident of the Mt. Erie area, died on December 18, 2019.
Willis was born June 18, 1918, on the farm in the Mt. Erie area, the first son of Sam and Nell (Fitch) Keyser. Of humble beginnings, Willis valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on integrity and fairness to all. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as an officer during World War II for 43 months and the Korean War for 17 months. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in agriculture, taught Vocational Agriculture for 4 years after serving his country, moved back to the Mt. Erie area, began farming, and was the county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration from 1952 until his retirement in September 1977.
On June 24, 1943, Willis married Vera Cunningham. Together, for more than 73 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them.
He leaves behind a daughter, Cheryl Grigg of Moweaqua, Illinois, granddaughters, Alison Williams (Jeremy) of Wenatchee, Washington, April (John) Fricks of Montgomery, Alabama, and 5 great granddaughters, Mackenzie, Malea ,and Lili Williams, Morgan and Makenna Dozier, Kaylee Fricks, Brother Walter (Bernadine) Keyser of Geff, and foster brother Dean Lambrich (Dorothy) and many nieces and nephews.
Willis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his daughter and would be so excited when Cheryl would come to visit or when he knew he would be able to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He especially enjoyed horseback riding with his “girls.” He delighted in the successes and activities of his daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughters and enjoyed talking about them to everyone he met. He lived with Cheryl the last 3 years and 4 months in Moweaqua and enjoyed their special time together.
Willis was born June 18, 1918, on the farm in the Mt. Erie area, the first son of Sam and Nell (Fitch) Keyser. Of humble beginnings, Willis valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on integrity and fairness to all. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as an officer during World War II for 43 months and the Korean War for 17 months. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in agriculture, taught Vocational Agriculture for 4 years after serving his country, moved back to the Mt. Erie area, began farming, and was the county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration from 1952 until his retirement in September 1977.
On June 24, 1943, Willis married Vera Cunningham. Together, for more than 73 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them.
He leaves behind a daughter, Cheryl Grigg of Moweaqua, Illinois, granddaughters, Alison Williams (Jeremy) of Wenatchee, Washington, April (John) Fricks of Montgomery, Alabama, and 5 great granddaughters, Mackenzie, Malea ,and Lili Williams, Morgan and Makenna Dozier, Kaylee Fricks, Brother Walter (Bernadine) Keyser of Geff, and foster brother Dean Lambrich (Dorothy) and many nieces and nephews.
Willis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his daughter and would be so excited when Cheryl would come to visit or when he knew he would be able to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He especially enjoyed horseback riding with his “girls.” He delighted in the successes and activities of his daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughters and enjoyed talking about them to everyone he met. He lived with Cheryl the last 3 years and 4 months in Moweaqua and enjoyed their special time together.
Willis Keyser, a long-time resident of the Mt. Erie area, died on December 18, 2019.
Willis was born June 18, 1918, on the farm in the Mt. Erie area, the first son of Sam and Nell (Fitch) Keyser. Of humble beginnings, Willis valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on integrity and fairness to all. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as an officer during World War II for 43 months and the Korean War for 17 months. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in agriculture, taught Vocational Agriculture for 4 years after serving his country, moved back to the Mt. Erie area, began farming, and was the county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration from 1952 until his retirement in September 1977.
On June 24, 1943, Willis married Vera Cunningham. Together, for more than 73 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them.
He leaves behind a daughter, Cheryl Grigg of Moweaqua, Illinois, granddaughters, Alison Williams (Jeremy) of Wenatchee, Washington, April (John) Fricks of Montgomery, Alabama, and 5 great granddaughters, Mackenzie, Malea ,and Lili Williams, Morgan and Makenna Dozier, Kaylee Fricks, Brother Walter (Bernadine) Keyser of Geff, and foster brother Dean Lambrich (Dorothy) and many nieces and nephews.
Willis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his daughter and would be so excited when Cheryl would come to visit or when he knew he would be able to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He especially enjoyed horseback riding with his “girls.” He delighted in the successes and activities of his daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughters and enjoyed talking about them to everyone he met. He lived with Cheryl the last 3 years and 4 months in Moweaqua and enjoyed their special time together.
Willis was born June 18, 1918, on the farm in the Mt. Erie area, the first son of Sam and Nell (Fitch) Keyser. Of humble beginnings, Willis valued family and hard work to achieve his dreams. He insisted on integrity and fairness to all. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as an officer during World War II for 43 months and the Korean War for 17 months. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in agriculture, taught Vocational Agriculture for 4 years after serving his country, moved back to the Mt. Erie area, began farming, and was the county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration from 1952 until his retirement in September 1977.
On June 24, 1943, Willis married Vera Cunningham. Together, for more than 73 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them.
He leaves behind a daughter, Cheryl Grigg of Moweaqua, Illinois, granddaughters, Alison Williams (Jeremy) of Wenatchee, Washington, April (John) Fricks of Montgomery, Alabama, and 5 great granddaughters, Mackenzie, Malea ,and Lili Williams, Morgan and Makenna Dozier, Kaylee Fricks, Brother Walter (Bernadine) Keyser of Geff, and foster brother Dean Lambrich (Dorothy) and many nieces and nephews.
Willis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his daughter and would be so excited when Cheryl would come to visit or when he knew he would be able to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He especially enjoyed horseback riding with his “girls.” He delighted in the successes and activities of his daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughters and enjoyed talking about them to everyone he met. He lived with Cheryl the last 3 years and 4 months in Moweaqua and enjoyed their special time together.
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