This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16969/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 26, 2009 Willis W. Pieper Willis W. Pieper, age 76, of Deer Creek Road, Clintonville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Willis Walter Pieper was born Oct. 10, 1932 in the Town of Herman, Shawano County, to the late Walter and Alma (Hoffmier) Pieper. In 1949, he graduated from Gresham High School and in 1951 he entered the U.S. Army. Willis reenlisted and served in Korea until 1959. He was united in marriage on June 23, 1962 to LaVonne "Bonnie" Thoma at Grace Lutheran Church in Sugar Bush. In his early years, Willis did various custom logging jobs, then he was an installer for Urban Telephone in Clintonville from 1960 to '71. Next, Willis started C & C Roofing, Clintonville, and was owner and operator until 1979. Finally, he was employed as a yardman for 10 years with Marion Plywood, Marion, retiring in 1997. His wife, Bonnie, preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2001. He enjoyed trout fishing in the summer and ice fishing in the winter. Willis also liked growing vegetables in his garden, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: five daughters, Susan Sturdvant of Portland, Ore., Laurie (Steve) Zehren of Clintonville, Dawn (special friend Esteban Martinez) Laux of Bear Creek, Tammy (special friend Corey Janke) Linden of Waupaca, and Amy (Arturo) Hernandez of Clintonville. There are 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. There is a brother, Darvin (Pat) Pieper of Gresham, and a sister, Delores Lechterman of Tilleda. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Lila Mae (Floyd) Young of Bear Creek and Barbara (Rolland) Young of Clintonville; a brother-in-law, Elroy (Beverly) Thoma of Almond, and many other relatives and friends. Willis is preceded in death by his wife; an infant son, Ricky; a brother, Robert Pieper; a sister-in-law, Joyce Pieper; and a brother-in-law, Louis Lechterman. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 27 at 8 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Willard L. Hager will officiate and burial will be in Ruchdashel Cemetery, Sugar Bush. Military honors will be provided by members of American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664, both of Clintonville. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com. The family especially wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King for the excellent care given to Willis. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.