Waterloo, died Feb. 19, 2024, in St. Louis. He was born May 23, 1935, in Waterloo.

Willard was a lifelong farmer and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a grain inspector during the flood of 1993 when he saw the destruction it had on crops, property and peoples lives.

He also worked as a mechanic for Erb Equipment Co. in St. Louis. 

He drove a school bus for 21 years for Waterloo. It was enjoyable for him because he enjoyed the kids and cared for their safety. 

For years he also worked for Monroe County Road District.

Willard attended Waterloo High School and was a member of the FFA.

He had many friends, and along with his family, he will be missed.

He is survived by his wife Alberta “Bertie” Wiegand (nee Haas); children Cindy Wiegand (James Light) and Jimmy (Cass) Wiegand; grandchildren Tiffany Schilling, Nicole (Jeff) Harvey, Alan (Nicole) Schilling Jr., Sydney Wiegand and Nathaniel Wiegand; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Alma (nee Koerber) Wiegand, brothers Roland Wiegand and Herbert Wiegand and sisters-in-law Phyllis Wiegand and Bonnie Wiegand.

Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo.

Private interment  will be at Hecker City Cemetery in Hecker.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to the Waterloo FFA.