Jaekel, Willis H. 77. Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. Army veteran, Willis Herbert Jaekel passed away Thursday, June 1 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 3, 1928 in Waconia, MN to Emil & Laura (Vollrath) Jaekel who preceded him in death. Willie is survived by his devoted wife, Lucille; sons, Mark (Renee) of Merrifield and Robert (Dianne) of Watertown, MN; sisters, Florence Kuhlman of Buffalo Lake and Jeannette (Ortwin) Kuenzel of Mayer; 6 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Service Monday, June 5, 1 PM at Rowe Funeral Home, 510 1st Ave NW, Grand Rapids (218- 326-6505). He will be greatly missed.

Published on June 4, 2006


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