A private family Christian prayer service will take place at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home led by Father Cornelius Ezeiloaku. Burial will take place in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Willard is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Alice Wilfahrt; his daughters, Sharon (Gary) Sprenger of New Ulm, Jean (Larry) Tessmer of Sleepy Eye, Anne Domeier of New Ulm; his sons, Ron (Annamarie) Wilfahrt of New Ulm, Kenny Wilfahrt of Beloit, Kansas, David (Nancy) Wilfahrt of Downs, Kansas, Roger (Julie) Wilfahrt of New Ulm, Leon Wilfahrt of Hanska; his 15 grandchildren, Aaron Wilfahrt, Eric Wilfahrt, Nicole Schroeder, Tina Ness, Jared Wilfahrt, Jason Sprenger, Brian Sprenger, Jeff Sprenger, Jessica Kuebler, Lance Tessmer, Nate Domeier, Tanya Domeier, Ryan Domeier, Willie Wilfahrt, Dezi Wilfahrt; 20 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Alice Hillesheim of New Ulm, Donna Paquette of Prior Lake; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Robert Wilfahrt; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bertha and Joe Rothmeier; his great-grandson, Josh Wilfahrt; and his brothers-in-law, Linus Hillesheim, and Jerry Paquette.

Willard George Wilfahrt was born February 16, 1932, in Sleepy Eye to Robert and Martha (Berg) Wilfahrt. He attended country grade school in Sigel Township before going to work on his family’s farm. Willard was united in marriage to Alice Rothmeier on May 26, 1953, in Springfield. This union blessed the couple with three daughters, and five sons whom together they raised on the family farm in Sigel Township. Willard worked as a dedicated crop, dairy, and hog farmer his entire life before retiring to New Ulm in 2014. Besides his work on the farm, there were a variety of hobbies Willard enjoyed in life. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved spending time hunting in the woods or fishing on area lakes. As a social man, he always loved a good round of cards with family and friends. Willard rarely missed his morning cup of coffee he enjoyed sharing with neighbors in Essig. He was a dedicated member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity where he was also active with the Catholic Order of Foresters as well as the Catholic United. Willard was also a past a member of the Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Club. What brought Willard the most joy in his life was time he got to spend with his family. He especially loved getting to see his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow up. Although his passing seems sudden, Willard lived a strong 89 years and helped build a family he was very proud of. He will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Blessed be his memory.

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