Memorial
John “Jack” Dean Willman, 82, of Marion, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial Service: 11:00 am Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jack was born February 12, 1936, the son of John and Gwen (Harrington) Willman, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served with the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1956. Ten years from the date of the landing of Iwo Jima, Jack was a participant in a reenactment. On September 20, 1968, he was married to Claudette Pelz in Rock Island, Illinois.
Jack owned and operated his own concrete business, Concrete Services, from 1977 to 2001, where he made long lasting friendships with many of his customers. He enjoyed several hobbies including stonework, bricking, traveling, gambling, and coffee with friends. Jack also enjoyed the company of his pet companions, Sophie, Bella, and Presley.
Survivors include his wife Claudette Willman; five children, Heidi Fields, Renee (Brad) Carey, Bret Monahan, Joe Monahan, Dawn Monahan; special grandson, Daniel Willman and ten more grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; six siblings, Gary, Suzanne, Bob (Rosalie), Randy, Rick, Penny (Marty); and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve.
The family would like to thank Christa, Kim, and Kelly with Hospice of Mercy for their great care for Jack.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy in memory of Jack.