Howard Wesley Willis

Howard Willis, 86, of East Moline, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Rock Island National Cemetery on the arsenal, with military honors conducted. Those wishing to attend can meet at Wendt Funeral Home at 9:30 am.

Howard was born in Kewanee, IL, on September 7, 1936, to Harry and Mable (Bender) Willis. He married Phyllis Eckhart and was later divorced; she survives him.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954. He worked at Oscar Meyer for 30 years.

Howard was a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association and the Goldwing Motorcycle Club.

Survivors include daughter Patti Zyzanski; two grandchildren; brothers David Willis, Rockford, IL, and Gerald Willis, Moline, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie Willis, his parents, and sister Ruth Modes.

Condolences may be expressed at wendtfuneralhome.com