Henry C. Willard

Henry C. Willard, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home in Butler.

He was born June 27, 1954, in Auburn, Indiana to John R. and Phyllis M. (Henderson) Willard.

Henry was a 1972 graduate of Eastside High School in Butler.

He was a factory worker for Hendrickson in Kendallville for 46 years, retiring in 2019.

Henry was a member of the Butler Church of Christ and now attends the Auburn Alliance Church.

Henry had a love for cars, enjoyed fishing and he loved being a dad, grandpa and great grandpa.

Surviving are his wife of 25 years, K. Kay Willard of Butler; four children, Chet W. Willard of Fort Wayne, Michelle J. Forster of Churubusco, Michael R. and Alicia Hensinger of Avilla, and Jason T. and Ali Klinger of Garrett; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Kayla and Josh, Laura and JH, Colby and Emilee, Noah, Gabriel, Madison and Jordan, Traes, Anna, Evie and Aiden; six great grandchildren, Selvin, Helena, Wyatt, Elizabeth, Isabella, and Elijah; brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Kerri Willard of Butler; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; great grandchild, Emerson; and a sister, Ida Fender.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo, with Pastor Dale Rabineau officiating.

Burial will take place at Waterloo Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon – 2 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Auburn Alliance Church, 805 Old Brick Road, Auburn, IN 46706 or Christ’s Church, 127 W. Main St., Butler, IN 46721.

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