Elden Willing

Elden C. Willing, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Marquardt Manor in Watertown. He was born October 1, 1935 in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Marie (Kropf) Willing. On September 1, 1956, Elden married Ethel A. Evans in Watertown at First Congregational Church of Christ. Elden played baseball for Ixonia in the Land O' Lakes league, was an active member of the Ixonia Lions Club and Forever Young senior group of Ashippun. He also enjoyed playing dartball with Ethel and cheering on the Brewers, Badgers, and Packers. Elden was employed by the Waukesha Foundry for 47 years and retired in 1999 and was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Christ in Watertown. He enjoyed the occasional Pabst, the quiet of his back porch, and endless hours on the lawn mower taking care of the ever-expanding lawn. Being an avid sports fan, Elden especially enjoyed the opportunity to watch any of his kids or grandchildren play sports. Elden is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ethel, four children; Jeff (Judy), Steven (Donna), Janet (Dan) Wiedenfeld, and Stacy (Daniel) Winkelman, seven grandchildren; Travis, Tyler (Rebecca), Cory, Erin (Kyle), Carlee, Logan, and Jordan, and 2 great grandchildren; Jerimiah and Sophie, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Elden was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Marie, and his brother Norbert Willing and sister Delores Klug. A visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 pm at First Congregational Church of Christ in Watertown. A service will follow at 2:00 pm with Reverend Robert Koepcke officiating. The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Services has the honor of serving the family. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.watertownwifuneralhome.com. The Willing family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at the Marquardt Manor Health Center and Hospice Care in Watertown for their attentiveness and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marquardt Memorial Health Center or First Congregational Church of Christ in Watertown.

Visitation

Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
First Congregational United Church of Christ
120 Kuckkan Lane Watertown 53094, United States

Service

Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 PM
First Congregational United Church of Christ
120 Kuckkan Lane Watertown 53094, United States