Ethel A. Willing

Ethel A. Willing, 86 of Ixonia, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at her home in Ixonia.

Ethel was born July 7, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of David and Ruth (Morris) Evans. On September 1, 1956, Ethel married Elden C. Willing at First Congregational United Church of Christ. She later attended beauty school in Milwaukee and went on to work as a hairdresser at various beauty shops for over 50 years, retiring when she was 74 years old. She loved her home in the country, and enjoyed maintaining her gardens and taking care of her animals. Ethel and Elden opened their home to babysit many grandchildren, whether it was their own or others. Many great memories were made on road trips with her family and friends. In her free time, Ethel also liked to attend many family sporting events and above all else spend time with her family.

Ethel is survived by: her children Jeff (Judy) Willing, Steven (Donna) Willing, Janet (Dan) Wiedenfeld and Stacy (Daniel) Winkelman; seven grandchildren, Travis, Tyler (Rebecca), Cory (Gabby), Erin (Kyle), Carlee, Logan and Jordan; two great-grandchildren Jerimiah and Sophie; siblings William Evans, Margaret (Neill) Woelffer, David (Cecilia) Evans; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ethel is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years Elden Willing.  

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Watertown with Rev. Chris Ross presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ethel’s name to the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown or to the Watertown Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.