Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1927 - 2015 (Age 88)
George WillisGeorge Henderson Willis, age 88, Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on April 2, 2015 of natural causes at his home with his wife by his side. Born in 1927 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to George and Agnes Higgins Willis, he was the eldest of five children.George was married to...
Read MoreMr Willis was my chem teacher at Washington in 1984/1985. He was a educator of the highest caliber and a wonderful human being.
aaron lalley
May 04, 2015 | Rapid City, SD
Mr. Willis was so kind and encouraging as a chemistry teacher and yearbook adviser. Teachers like him inspire me often. He was such a great man who left a legacy that will not end.
April 09, 2015
I had the good fortune to have known George Willis and his family for almost 60 years. Without a doubt George was one of the very best. A true gentlemen, amazing teacher, loyal and caring friend, a man of strong character and a quick wit. He was respected and loved by all who had the good fortune to know him. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Dan Johnson
April 07, 2015 | Bradenton, FL
Florence and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we were unable to offer condolences in person. It was always good to visit with George at the Wermers family gatherings.
Martin (Duke) & Karen
Martin Luebke
April 07, 2015 | Garretson, SD
George Willis is in the top five of my best teachers which is quite a compliment as I've had some really great teachers. Yet, he was not only a great teacher...he was a great person: loved by his students, his friends, and his family. Thank you for blessing all of us. God bless you, George.
Chris Carlsen
April 06, 2015 | Sioux Falls, SD
I remember how Father John McEneaney always said George and Florence danced like Fred and Ginger. Here's to the great life you shared and to the light you gave to all of us. Jody, you will always define faithfulness for me.
Love to the whole family and we'll all have a dance w/Big Mac again. Love & huge gratitude, Sara Davis
April 06, 2015
To the Willis family,
George was a Home Room teacher, a mentor and friend who kept many of our classmates including myself from making mistakes that would have shortened our scholastic careers.
He is still remembered as a kind and gentle leader by all of our classmates. He will be missed by all.
John Doss
April 06, 2015 | Richardson, TX
To the Family of George Willis,
Mr. Willis was my chemistry teacher in the 80's. Even though I struggled with chemistry I enjoyed going to class because of him. He was kind, had a sense of humor and a passion for teaching.
Cheryl Thaler
April 06, 2015 | Pickstown, SD
Florence & family,
Our sincere condolences, and prayers for all of you at George'e passing, and during Holy Week! I recall both of you being at many activities at CTK School, and OGorman as our kids were growing up. George never failed to say hello and ask how we were. I always enjoyed our conversations, however brief.
May His Soul Rest in Peace! Alleluia!
Gary & Deb Sieverding
April 05, 2015
