Willis M. Collman of German Valley, IL passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 6, 1925 in German Valley, IL the son of William and Marie (Buttel) Collman and attended Collman Grade School and Pleasant Prairie Academy. He served in Korea as a corporal in the U. S. Army from 1952 - 1955. He married Norma F. Peters on January 16, 1955 in Forreston, IL. They began their life together on the Collman family farm near German Valley where they farmed together for over 40 years. In addition to his work on the family farm, Willis was active at Silver Creek Reformed Church, Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Livestock Association and served on the German Valley school board. He valued his memberships at Forreston American Legion and Mt. Morris Moose Club. In 1986, Willis and Norma moved to German Valley where they enjoyed an active retirement, surrounded by family and friends. He took great pride and pleasure in his children's and later, his grandchildren's, education, religious and sporting events. Willis is survived by his children who include Steve Collman (Shannon, IL), Janice (Jeff) Sibley (Barrington, IL), John (Dawn) Collman (German Valley, IL), Lowell Collman (Lakeville, MN) and Marlene Collman (Renee Lewis) of Roscoe, IL. Willis enjoyed his seven grandchildren including Ben Collman (Austin, TX), Hannah Collman (Sanborn, IA), Abigail Sibley (Milwaukee, WI), Emily Sibley (Barrington, IL), and Matthew and Molly Collman (Lakeville, MN) and Mitchell Collman (Roscoe, IL). He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Ruby Collman, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years and his parents. Visitation will be 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, January 9, and from 10 to 10:45 am on Friday, January 10, at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 Bunker Hill Road, in German Valley, IL. Funeral services will be held at Silver Creek at 11 am on Friday, January 10. Burial will be in Silver Creek Reformed Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Willis' memory. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com
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