Terry Willman Obituary
Terry Jean Willman, age 70, of Merrill, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Terry was born on August 7, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Hans Elkert Herhold and Mary Jane (Lanphierd) Herhold. She was united in marriage with Richard Willman on August 12, 1972. Together they raised three children. She loved spending time with her family and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Tigers and Michigan sports. She also enjoyed traveling to Arizona, going camping, and going shopping with her sister, Sharyl.
Terry is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard Willman; two daughters and one son, Jennifer Sitts, Stephanie (Terry) Schall, and Brandon (Stephanie) Willman; seven grandchildren, Travis (Samantha) Schall, Trevor Schall, Ryan (Kylie Brown) Sitts, Mallory Sitts, Madison Sitts, Blake Willman, and Riley Willman; one sister and one brother, Sharyl Buckley, and Dennis (Renee) Herhold; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at W.L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 201 N Miller Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609, where the funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025. Pastor Mike Reeves will officiate the service with interment to follow in Lakefield Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Covenant at Home. Please share your thoughts and memories of Terry at the visitation and service, or by visiting www.casefuneralhome.com.
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