Willard W. Bartels was born to Otto John Bartels and Lena marie (Schwisow) Bartels, on March 4, 1936, on the family farm near Tobias. He passed away on November 1, 2017, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 81 years, seven months and 28 days.
Willard received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 22, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias. He attended Zion Lutheran School through the eighth grade and was confirmed in his faith at Zion Lutheran Church on April 2, 1950. He graduated from Tobias High School in May of 1954.
On June 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Judith Rose Bender, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, S.D. Three childrne were born to this union.
Willard was inducted in the U. S. Army on June 25, 1959, and completed his active duty service on May 16, 1961.
He was an avid Husker sports fan. While he was still able to drive, he enjoyed cruising the countryside scouting wildlife and taking pictures. His hobbies included metal-working and reading about the history of World War II. He spent many hours building his own experimental airplane and collected International toy tractors. He was happiest when visiting with his grandchildren.
Willard was a volunteer on the Tobias Fire Department for many years and he was also trained and served the department as an EMT.
He served his church in many capacities, some of which included: Elder, Trustee, Chairman of the Congregation, and he was also on the Zion School Board of Education.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Vernon, Everett and Gaylord and sisters-in-law, Letha and Iona.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Victoria Bartels; sons, Vaughn (Denise) Bartels and Vance (Jessica) Bartels; sisters, Leona Klawitter, Dorothy Brandt and Donna Steinbrook; sister-in-law, Pat Bartels; grandchildren Neal Bartels, Logan (Anna) Bartels, Evan (Cryssa) Bartels, Desire Bartels, Nathan Bartels, Erin (Andrew) Criner and Grant Bartels. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A funeral service for Willard was held on November 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias. Pastor Paul Beyer officiated the service. Janile Campbell accompanied the congregation in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "Be Still My Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me."
Pallbearers for the service included Nathan Bartels, Andrew Criner, Logan Bartels, Evan Bartels, Neal Bartels, and Lyle Bartels.
Honorary pallbearers were Erin Criner, Desiree Bartels and Grant Bartels.
Interment was held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery with military honors performed by the Tobias American Legion Post No. 311
The Nebraska Signal November 8, 2017 page 6A col. 4
Willard received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 22, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias. He attended Zion Lutheran School through the eighth grade and was confirmed in his faith at Zion Lutheran Church on April 2, 1950. He graduated from Tobias High School in May of 1954.
On June 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Judith Rose Bender, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, S.D. Three childrne were born to this union.
Willard was inducted in the U. S. Army on June 25, 1959, and completed his active duty service on May 16, 1961.
He was an avid Husker sports fan. While he was still able to drive, he enjoyed cruising the countryside scouting wildlife and taking pictures. His hobbies included metal-working and reading about the history of World War II. He spent many hours building his own experimental airplane and collected International toy tractors. He was happiest when visiting with his grandchildren.
Willard was a volunteer on the Tobias Fire Department for many years and he was also trained and served the department as an EMT.
He served his church in many capacities, some of which included: Elder, Trustee, Chairman of the Congregation, and he was also on the Zion School Board of Education.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Vernon, Everett and Gaylord and sisters-in-law, Letha and Iona.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Victoria Bartels; sons, Vaughn (Denise) Bartels and Vance (Jessica) Bartels; sisters, Leona Klawitter, Dorothy Brandt and Donna Steinbrook; sister-in-law, Pat Bartels; grandchildren Neal Bartels, Logan (Anna) Bartels, Evan (Cryssa) Bartels, Desire Bartels, Nathan Bartels, Erin (Andrew) Criner and Grant Bartels. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A funeral service for Willard was held on November 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias. Pastor Paul Beyer officiated the service. Janile Campbell accompanied the congregation in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "Be Still My Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me."
Pallbearers for the service included Nathan Bartels, Andrew Criner, Logan Bartels, Evan Bartels, Neal Bartels, and Lyle Bartels.
Honorary pallbearers were Erin Criner, Desiree Bartels and Grant Bartels.
Interment was held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery with military honors performed by the Tobias American Legion Post No. 311
The Nebraska Signal November 8, 2017 page 6A col. 4
Willard W. Bartels was born to Otto John Bartels and Lena marie (Schwisow) Bartels, on March 4, 1936, on the family farm near Tobias. He passed away on November 1, 2017, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, at the age of 81 years, seven months and 28 days.
Willard received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 22, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias. He attended Zion Lutheran School through the eighth grade and was confirmed in his faith at Zion Lutheran Church on April 2, 1950. He graduated from Tobias High School in May of 1954.
On June 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Judith Rose Bender, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, S.D. Three childrne were born to this union.
Willard was inducted in the U. S. Army on June 25, 1959, and completed his active duty service on May 16, 1961.
He was an avid Husker sports fan. While he was still able to drive, he enjoyed cruising the countryside scouting wildlife and taking pictures. His hobbies included metal-working and reading about the history of World War II. He spent many hours building his own experimental airplane and collected International toy tractors. He was happiest when visiting with his grandchildren.
Willard was a volunteer on the Tobias Fire Department for many years and he was also trained and served the department as an EMT.
He served his church in many capacities, some of which included: Elder, Trustee, Chairman of the Congregation, and he was also on the Zion School Board of Education.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Vernon, Everett and Gaylord and sisters-in-law, Letha and Iona.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Victoria Bartels; sons, Vaughn (Denise) Bartels and Vance (Jessica) Bartels; sisters, Leona Klawitter, Dorothy Brandt and Donna Steinbrook; sister-in-law, Pat Bartels; grandchildren Neal Bartels, Logan (Anna) Bartels, Evan (Cryssa) Bartels, Desire Bartels, Nathan Bartels, Erin (Andrew) Criner and Grant Bartels. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A funeral service for Willard was held on November 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias. Pastor Paul Beyer officiated the service. Janile Campbell accompanied the congregation in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "Be Still My Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me."
Pallbearers for the service included Nathan Bartels, Andrew Criner, Logan Bartels, Evan Bartels, Neal Bartels, and Lyle Bartels.
Honorary pallbearers were Erin Criner, Desiree Bartels and Grant Bartels.
Interment was held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery with military honors performed by the Tobias American Legion Post No. 311
The Nebraska Signal November 8, 2017 page 6A col. 4
Willard received the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 22, 1936, at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias. He attended Zion Lutheran School through the eighth grade and was confirmed in his faith at Zion Lutheran Church on April 2, 1950. He graduated from Tobias High School in May of 1954.
On June 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Judith Rose Bender, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, S.D. Three childrne were born to this union.
Willard was inducted in the U. S. Army on June 25, 1959, and completed his active duty service on May 16, 1961.
He was an avid Husker sports fan. While he was still able to drive, he enjoyed cruising the countryside scouting wildlife and taking pictures. His hobbies included metal-working and reading about the history of World War II. He spent many hours building his own experimental airplane and collected International toy tractors. He was happiest when visiting with his grandchildren.
Willard was a volunteer on the Tobias Fire Department for many years and he was also trained and served the department as an EMT.
He served his church in many capacities, some of which included: Elder, Trustee, Chairman of the Congregation, and he was also on the Zion School Board of Education.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Vernon, Everett and Gaylord and sisters-in-law, Letha and Iona.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Victoria Bartels; sons, Vaughn (Denise) Bartels and Vance (Jessica) Bartels; sisters, Leona Klawitter, Dorothy Brandt and Donna Steinbrook; sister-in-law, Pat Bartels; grandchildren Neal Bartels, Logan (Anna) Bartels, Evan (Cryssa) Bartels, Desire Bartels, Nathan Bartels, Erin (Andrew) Criner and Grant Bartels. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A funeral service for Willard was held on November 4, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias. Pastor Paul Beyer officiated the service. Janile Campbell accompanied the congregation in the singing of "How Great Thou Art," "Be Still My Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me."
Pallbearers for the service included Nathan Bartels, Andrew Criner, Logan Bartels, Evan Bartels, Neal Bartels, and Lyle Bartels.
Honorary pallbearers were Erin Criner, Desiree Bartels and Grant Bartels.
Interment was held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery with military honors performed by the Tobias American Legion Post No. 311
The Nebraska Signal November 8, 2017 page 6A col. 4
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