Willis “Willie” Wyeth
Willis “Willie” Wyeth, 94 of Marysville, passed from this earth and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday February 16, 2025 at his home. He was born February 10, 1931 at the family farm home, in Raymond, to the late Arthur and Martha Jane (Hines) Wyeth.
He married Hazel Irene (Greer) Wyeth on August 19, 1956 and she passed away March 8, 2022. They were blessed with 65 years together.
Willis, a lifelong farmer, was also a well-known horseman who trained and raced Standardbred horses for his career. Most days, one could find him around the farm, in the horse barn or working horses on the track. Willis was definitely a “man’s man” and worked hard all of his life, while also having the gentlest, fun loving and ornery personality with his family and friends. Willis adored his family and always did his best to cherish his time with them.
Early on in his life, Willis chose to follow Jesus and found peace in knowing his final destination would one day be in heaven.
He was quick to share how he loved beautiful music, beautiful sunsets and found joy in the simple blessings of life.
He served in the United States Army in 1954 and 1955 as a gunnery instructor and drove tanks
in his division. He was a part of the atomic bomb testing in the Mojave Desert and often shared what an impact it made on him.
Surviving are his daughters, Trudy (Troy) Gray of Marysville and Trixy (Greg) Queen
grandchildren: Nick (Hannah) Westfall, Olivia (Victor) Lagneaux, Hayley Grimes, Jordan Rico, Julie (Seth) Zeigler and Katie (Matt) Rountree
great grandchildren: Adalynne, Molly, Jude, and Clara Westfall, Corinne, Finley and Ellis Lagneaux, Peyton Rightmer, Jasmine Todd, Jordan Grimes, Emma and Logan Rico.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Audrey (LeRoy) Pyers, Kathleen (Paul) Schaadt and
Florence Wyeth who died when she was a child.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care of Willie from two dear people, Hospice nurse, Amy Van Hoose and caregiver, Calista Fondren.
Funeral services will be held Friday February 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Nick Westfall will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 5:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Graveside services will be held the next day, Saturday February 22, 2025 at 10:00 am in the York Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Marysville Christian Church at 17000 Waldo Rd, Marysville, Ohio 43040
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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