SAVOY - Willard Frederick Rothermel, 88, of Savoy passed away Sunday (Sept. 1, 2024) at home surrounded by his family.
Willard was born Aug. 2, 1936, on his family farm outside Homer, to William (Bill) and Linda (Kuhlenengel) Rothermel. He graduated from Homer High School in 1954 and worked on the family farm his entire life.
In November 1961, Willard married Elizabeth (Tate), and together they enjoyed their farming, gardening and traveling. Willard served in the Illinois National Guard from 1957 to 1962. He was a lifelong, active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broadlands, where he served as treasurer for several years. He also served as a member of the ABL school board.
A lifetime bowler, Willard bowled a perfect game on Sept. 7, 2000, at the age of 64. He belonged to several leagues and participated in several national bowling tournaments across the U.S.
Willard loved his cars, and you never saw him drive a dirty one. He and Elizabeth enjoyed playing cards with their friends, and Willard especially enjoyed calling suit in euchre knowing Elizabeth, as his opponent, was probably holding a loner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ann Rohl; and wife.
He is survived by his younger sister, Sandra Chestnut (Dean); children, Kris Farrar (TJ), Dan Rothermel, John Rothermel and Julie Buesing (Butch); and grandchildren, Joe, Max and Jack Butler, Jack and Henry Farrar, Hayley and Molly Buesing and Morgan and Kyley Rothermel.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 390 County Road 2400 East, Broadlands, with Pastor John Sharp officiating. Burial will take place in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Memorials can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cunningham Children's Home or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Homer Funeral and Cremation Services, Homer, is assisting the family with arrangements.
https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/news-gazette/name/willard-rothermel-obituary?id=56213754
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