Robert H. Willett & Mary A. Willett
Robert H. Willett & Mary A. Willett , Age 89
Robert H. Willett, age 89 of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021. He was born in Aurora, IL on April 16, 1932 to parents Paul Avon Willett & Lillian Jesse Brown. He grew up in Rock Falls, IL and then joined the Air Force in 1951 - 1955 and proudly served in the Korean War. On May 1, 1954 in Minnesota, he married Mary Ann Jensen. He then attended college in Minnesota and received his bachelor's degree and became a High School teacher in Reeseville, WI. He then attended UW-Whitewater and receivedhis master's degree. Bob and Mary raised their children in Reeseville and then in Mauston where he became a Job Counselor for the State of Wisconsin. Bob was an avid hunter, loved to fish and was an avid piano player. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary and survived by his children Steven (Carmel) Willett, Jane (Dirk) Stolz, Christopher (Shelly) Willett; grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah, Jordan, Wesley, Nora, and Casey; as well as many nieces, nephews and his brother's Ken and Dave Willett.
Mary A. Willett, age 85 of Baraboo, passed away on January 31, 2020. She was born in South Dakota on May 27, 1934 to parents Chris Jensen and Cicely Elizabeth Wahala. On May 1, 1954 she married Robert Willett. Mary was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to take pictures and spend time with her grandchildren. She was precededin death by her parents and her siblings Joyce, Jean, Roland, and Shirley Rae. She is survived by her children Steven (Carmel) Willett, Jane (Dirk) Stolz, Christopher (Shelly) Willett, and grandchildren Andrew, Hannah, Jordan, Wesley, Nora, and Casey, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Walnut Hill Bible Church, 1900 East Street, Baraboo, WI 53913.
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Inurnment with military honors will follow the service acrossthe street at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Luncheon to immediately follow at the church after burial.
Condolences
Sharon Foster August 08, 2021
Neighbor and friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
The Willets were so kind to my family when we lived next door to them in Baraboo. A short time next door but continued friendship after we moved. They would stop by and give us a bag of clothes from their grandson. We loved to visit with them!! They are missedâ¤ï¸
Carolyn & David Dallmann August 12, 2021
Neighbor Baraboo , Wisconsin
We lived across the alley from Bob and Mary for many years. What a delightful couple they were! They kept a beautiful garden. After they got their Prieus car, Bob like to surprise Dave with a sharp toot of the horn while Dave was busy working on a project. When our grandchildren went sliding down the alley after a horrendous snow storm, Mary and Bob trekked out to watch. She took a picture of Dave while he was making a snow angel for the kids. We used the picture on our Christmas card that year! One fall, we planted a new tree and left for Florida. Bob and Mary collected and mailed a bunch of colorful fall leaves from our tree to Florida, just so we could see what they looked like. They remembered Dave's Birthday. On April 21st, Dave always got a call. No one said anything, but this little music box started playing Happy Birthday. Then everyone had a good laugh and fun conversation.