- March 18, 1923 - February 12, 2008 Willis George Buehl, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Pennock Hospital. The son of George and Frieda ( Thomm) Buehl, Willis was born March 18, 1923 in Juda, Wisconsin. He graduated from Janesville, Wisconsin High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin. Willis served in WWII and received the Medal of the Jubilee of Liberty for the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landing of Normandy, foe which he participated. Willis worked in soil conservation service and 29 years with Northrup King Co. as a Territory Sales Manager. As an avid member of Grace Lutheran Church, he was a chairman of the Stain Glass Committee and a member of the Expansion and Remodeling Committee. He was a great father, grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Herbert V. Buehl and Richard Buehl. He is survived by his wife Donna; sons, James G. Buehl of Grand Rapids, Jeff (Nancy) Buehl, Jeremy C. Buehl both of Hastings; daughter Joy M. (James) Frost of Wolverine Lake, MI; grandchildren, Jacob Buehl of Kalamazoo, Margaret Buehl of Hastings, Edward Frost , Ethan Frost, Evan Frost all of Wolverine Lake, MI; brother, Donald O. Barth of Pittsburg, PA. Willis?s family will receive friends Friday February 15, 2008 from 6-8pm at Lauer Family Funeral Home ?Wren Chapel, Hastings. Funeral service for Wills will be Saturday February 16, 2008 at 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Anton officiating. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Musical Interest Fund or the Barry County COA Adult Daycare Program.
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