Robert R Willet

Robert R. “Bob” Willet was born on February 25, 1919 in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada to parents, Elmer and Gertrude Forrester Willett. He died on June 20, 2015 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 96 years. Bob served in the United States Army during WWII. He saw combat in Europe where he earned the Bronze Star Medal. He lived in California and worked at a hospital as a supervisor in environmental services for several years. Bob and his life partner Joan Wick have been together since 1984. They lived in San Jose, California for many years before moving to Paradise, CA and then to Hermiston, Oregon where they have lived for the last 10 years. Bob was an avid bowler and fisherman who enjoyed western music and movies.

He is survived by his life partner: Joan Wick, Hermiston, Oregon; children: Dwane Willet and Bobby Willet, CA, Sandra Payne Willet, CA, Mary Chicoine, CA, Joleen Petersen, CA, Teresa Scharf, AZ, Coletta Wall, CA, Roger Wick, CA, Jean Davis, CA, and Charlene Carnahan, OR; sister: Dorothy Elizabeth Willet; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents.    

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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