Dr. Kenney L. Willarson, Ret. Col, USAF's Obituary
Dr. Kenney L. Willarson, Ret. USAF, age 75, of Waupaca, Wisconsin , passed away Tuesday, January 1st, 2008. Dr. Willarson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Olivar B. and Annette R. (Kenney) Willarson. On April 25, 1959, he married Mercedes McCarthy in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Kenney was a 1950 graduate of Wauwatosa High School. He graduated from the Marquette University Dental School in 1956 and Tufts University Dental School-Boston in 1962. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1979. He and his family moved to Waupaca in 1978 and he was associated with the Schmidtke Dental Clinic in Iola and Amherst till 1988. He later worked for Dental Associates in Appleton for 5 years. Kenney enjoyed traveling, driving cars, spending time with his family including grandchildren, attending Dental Seminars and visiting with fellow associates. He liked jazz and big band music and was an excellent clarinet and saxophone player. He is survived by his Wife: Mercedes Willarson, Waupaca; Daughters: Maria (Tom) Greisch, Mequon; Amy (Matt) McBurney, Muskego; Grandchildren: Katie Greisch; Alison Greisch; Anna Greisch; Lily McBurney; Mia McBurney; Sister: Cynthia (Darryl) Esser, Milwaukee. He is also survived by Nieces, Nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 5th, 2008. The Reverend Dr. Charles Tews, Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church of Waupaca will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday 9-11 A.M. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice will be appreciated by the family. A.J. Holly & Sons LTD
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