John Christopher Willis, 62, of Lafayette, passed away on December 28, 2021 at St. Mary Healthcare Center. He was born July 10, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI to the late John M. and Barbara (Rooker) Willis. Chris served in the United States Army.
Chris worked as a car salesman primarily in the finance department for 20 years until his dementia diagnosis forced his retirement. He enjoyed watching old westerns, following Purdue sports and was a Chicago Bears fan.
Chris is survived by his children, Brittany Biddle of Lafayette, Ryan Traeger of Lafayette, Nicholas Traeger of Indianapolis, and Aubree (husband: Jordan) Buck of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Elijah and Jonah Cox, Magnolia and Genevieve Traeger, Warren and Hudson Buck. Also surviving are siblings, Michael (wife: Stephanie) Willis of West Lafayette, Judy (husband: Gene) Ivanow of Westfield, IN, Mark (Wife: Martha) Willis of Lafayette, Scot (wife: Lynette) Willis of Lafayette, Bruce (wife: Angie) Willis of Racine, WI, and Kathrine J. Willis of Lafayette. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Willis.
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette.
Chris worked as a car salesman primarily in the finance department for 20 years until his dementia diagnosis forced his retirement. He enjoyed watching old westerns, following Purdue sports and was a Chicago Bears fan.
Chris is survived by his children, Brittany Biddle of Lafayette, Ryan Traeger of Lafayette, Nicholas Traeger of Indianapolis, and Aubree (husband: Jordan) Buck of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Elijah and Jonah Cox, Magnolia and Genevieve Traeger, Warren and Hudson Buck. Also surviving are siblings, Michael (wife: Stephanie) Willis of West Lafayette, Judy (husband: Gene) Ivanow of Westfield, IN, Mark (Wife: Martha) Willis of Lafayette, Scot (wife: Lynette) Willis of Lafayette, Bruce (wife: Angie) Willis of Racine, WI, and Kathrine J. Willis of Lafayette. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Willis.
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette.
John Christopher Willis, 62, of Lafayette, passed away on December 28, 2021 at St. Mary Healthcare Center. He was born July 10, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI to the late John M. and Barbara (Rooker) Willis. Chris served in the United States Army.
Chris worked as a car salesman primarily in the finance department for 20 years until his dementia diagnosis forced his retirement. He enjoyed watching old westerns, following Purdue sports and was a Chicago Bears fan.
Chris is survived by his children, Brittany Biddle of Lafayette, Ryan Traeger of Lafayette, Nicholas Traeger of Indianapolis, and Aubree (husband: Jordan) Buck of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Elijah and Jonah Cox, Magnolia and Genevieve Traeger, Warren and Hudson Buck. Also surviving are siblings, Michael (wife: Stephanie) Willis of West Lafayette, Judy (husband: Gene) Ivanow of Westfield, IN, Mark (Wife: Martha) Willis of Lafayette, Scot (wife: Lynette) Willis of Lafayette, Bruce (wife: Angie) Willis of Racine, WI, and Kathrine J. Willis of Lafayette. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Willis.
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette.
Chris worked as a car salesman primarily in the finance department for 20 years until his dementia diagnosis forced his retirement. He enjoyed watching old westerns, following Purdue sports and was a Chicago Bears fan.
Chris is survived by his children, Brittany Biddle of Lafayette, Ryan Traeger of Lafayette, Nicholas Traeger of Indianapolis, and Aubree (husband: Jordan) Buck of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Elijah and Jonah Cox, Magnolia and Genevieve Traeger, Warren and Hudson Buck. Also surviving are siblings, Michael (wife: Stephanie) Willis of West Lafayette, Judy (husband: Gene) Ivanow of Westfield, IN, Mark (Wife: Martha) Willis of Lafayette, Scot (wife: Lynette) Willis of Lafayette, Bruce (wife: Angie) Willis of Racine, WI, and Kathrine J. Willis of Lafayette. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Willis.
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette.
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