Herman E. Willis, Sr. (91) of Effingham
Published on February 15 2022 3:03 pm
Herman E. Willis, Sr., age 91, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, in Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham with military rites. Arrangements are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.
Herman was born on November 14, 1930 to Otto and Lottie (Smith) Willis. He married Patsy (Holland) Willis on November 6, 1954 in Effingham.
Surviving are his seven children, Susan Grunloh of Shumway, Deborah Heckenbach (husband Joe) of Shumway, Herman "Junior" Willis (fiancée Beth McCarthy) of Effingham, Jayne Green (husband Bob) of Newton, Kevin Willis (wife Dena) of Effingham, Karen "Kay" Hartke (husband Karl) of Effingham and Darla England (husband Dave) of Effingham; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis Danks of Altamont and Rosie Burgess of Georgia.
Herman served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending time with his family. Herman and Patsy together owned and operated the Munch-n-ette Café in downtown Effingham for a number of years. They enjoyed serving and getting to know many lifelong friends.
Preceding him in death are his wife, parents, two brothers and three sisters.
A special THANK YOU to HSHS Hospice nurses and CNAs.