WILLIS ‘WILLIE’ WILLADSON

1934–June 19, 2024

Willis “Willie” Willadson left this world on June 19, 2024 at the Chadron Community Hospital, Chadron, Nebraska, after a long-fought battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born in Minnesota in 1934. He grew up in the Wyoming oil fields and Osage, Wyoming.  He was the third oldest of seven children. Willis attended Osage school and graduated from Newcastle High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served on the USS Bass.  After his service, he returned to Wyoming where he met and married Alberta Pittman. In this marriage three children were born. Willis worked for Black Hills Power and Light at the Osage Power Plant for 36 years. He was the plant maintenance supervisor. Willis also served on several local organizations, Osage Sewer Board, Osage Dump Board, and was most proud to be a part of the Weston County Fire Protection District and Osage Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years.

Willis and Alberta moved to Crawford, Nebraska, in 2008 to be closer to family. Willis enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports, gardening and putting puzzles together. 

Willis is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alberta; son, Dean (Billie) Willadson; daughters, Peggy (Jay) Brosa, and Terri (John) Jones; grandchildren, Tom (Chrissie) Willadson, Cody (Tristen) Brosa, Spencer Jones, Morgan Jones; five great-grandchildren; and brothers Ronald and James.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Gertrude Willadson; and siblings, John, Roy, Virginia, and Peggy.

Military Graveside Services with full military honors will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle, Wyoming. Lunch will follow at the VFW Post 2516, in Newcastle.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.