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Willard Casteel Obituary
He retired from Evansville Waterworks Department in 2001. He was a member of Germania Maenechor and Local No. 215. He was very proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play ball. He also enjoyed horse racing and football.
Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mazie Casteel; and brother, Aubrey "Bub" Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Dora; son, Kelly Casteel and his wife, Misty; grandchildren, Haleigh, Kelton and Dayton Casteel; sister, Wilma Hopkins and her husband, Bud, all of Evansville; brother, Tilman Casteel and his wife, Pat, of Indianapolis; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by the Rev. David Schwambach, with burial at Alexander Park Lawn. Friends may visit Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Dora Casteel. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.
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Linda Coultas
January 13, 2008
Dori, Altho' there had been bad times.. there were good ones too.. and those are the ones to remember!! Always remember that YOU were always there no matter how trying it was; and did the very best that you could do. As I've said before; if any one makes it to heaven.. it will be YOU!!! I am (we are) blessed to have a loving sister such as you. Yes; Willard will be missed... but we do know he is in a much better place and free from pain. GOD BLESS. love u, lindy
Dora Casteel
December 22, 2007
Willard, Your struggles are over, I know you are pain free now and with all the family waiting for the rest of us, keep watch over all of us, and guide us to do the right things so we will be amongst all the rest of our families. I love you and will miss you. I know we had some trying times but we are only human. Til then, your wife Dora
Carolyn Evans
December 18, 2007
Dori,Kelly,Misty,Haleigh,Kelton,& Dayton,
We just want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are truly sorry for your loss. We know Willard is in a much better place and he is no longer suffering. I am so glad that he gave his life to Jesus and for this he is now celebrating with the rest of our loved ones that have gone before. This will be his best Christmas ever! We wish you all the best and if there is ever anything we can do, we aren't far away. We love you all very much. Your 'lil' sis, Carolyn and Jim
Barb & Larry Dennis
December 18, 2007
Dora, Kelly, Misty, Haleigh, Kelton, & Dayton-I am truly sorry for the loss of Willard-and the void you are going to have in your life. I know there were good times and bad times-(which we all have had and still do) but,we need to remember the good ones, especially that he did have time to make the decision where he wanted to spend eternity. Can you imagine the reunion we are going to have!!!Wonder what hill they are standing on telling stories, and living a pain-free life-just like the song says "What A Day That Will Be". I do want to be able to join the family there someday and just know that the Circle has not been broken here or there!!Luv you guys, Aunt Barb
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Misty Casteel
December 17, 2007
Willard ,I hate to see that your gone but you are not forgotten.We all know you are so much better off.It is just really hard right now.Kelly and I will make sure that Dora is taken care of and the grandkids as well.
Willard enjoy this life that you have now.
Until we meet again Love Misty
P.S. tell my grandparents that I LOVE THEM MISS THEM BUNCHES AND THAT MY MOM sends all her LOVE as well
Kevin Groves
December 17, 2007
Dora, Kelly, and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Willard was one special person and will be missed. Please, if there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to call me.
Kristina and Mickey Edwards
December 17, 2007
Just want you to know that you all are in our prayers, and if there is anything we can do for you just let us know...wish we could be there with you now...
Love you all
Jinny Grubb
December 16, 2007
Dora, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jinny and Steve Grubb
Judy Stock
December 15, 2007
Dora sorry to hear about your husband passing away. Just hang in there and let God give you comfort.
In case you have forgotten I use to live behind you on McConnell and came to your ceramic shop.
God Bless you and your son.
TERRY & FRAN RITZERT
December 15, 2007
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Dora, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ralph L. Springer
December 15, 2007
Dora & family:
Our heart and prayers go out to you-all.
In Christ
Ralph & Sharon Springer
john and sally mundy
December 15, 2007
dora so sorry to hear of your loss willie was a sweet guy. we will all mis him. but now he wont have to suffer any more. all his loving friends at bucks tavernand john and sally mundy
December 14, 2007
Dora, You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.We love you and share in your grief at this time.Bud&Judy, Larry&Kathy
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