Obituary
Willard Bill H. Heusmann, age 95 of Monee, IL, went to heaven on March 31st, 2017, to join his beloved wife, Evelyn. They were married over 69 years. He was loving father to Valerie Lantz, Debra (Charles Chilson) Black, ClaraLynn Heusmann and Jackie (Kenneth) Reils. Cherished grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 12. Brother to late Louis (Inez) and Irwin (Frances) Heusmann and Evelyn (Herbert) Allen.Bill and Evelyns love and devotion to each other set an example to all who knew them. They loved to dance, especially to polkas. Bill served our country in the Army during WWII, including South Pacific. Bill was an active member of Steger VFW and Monee American Legion. He farmed, raised livestock, and worked as a millwright for 30 years at Flintkote in Chicago Heights.Bill was known to be very hard working, creative and resourceful. He was able to repair or build structures without blueprints, and repair or fabricate equipment as needed. He had strong faith and a strong will, and loved Evelyn and his family dearly. He strived to provide a meaningful and high quality life with many fond memories. He will be dearly missed by everyone his life touched.He was a lifetime member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Pauls.Visitation Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 2:00PM to 8:00PM at Monee Funeral Home, 5450 Wilson St. (off Governors Hwy), Monee, IL, 60449. Lying in state on Friday from 10:00AM to 11:00AM until time of 11:00AM funeral service at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 10th and Ashland, Chicago Heights, IL. Interment at St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Flossmoor, IL. Info: (708) 534-0016. Moneefuneralhome.com