Willard F.

Bennin

Willard F. Bennin, age 89, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Shady Lane Nursing and Rehab Center, Manitowoc.

Willy was born on October 25, 1937; in the town of Mitchell, son of the late John and Leona (Schneider) Bennin. He was a graduate of Valders High School. After high school Willy was employed with the local farmers, helping wherever he was needed, he then started his career at Tecumseh from which he retired after 37 years. Willy was a very faithful man; he remained active in his church as an usher and wouldn’t miss the potato pancake breakfast until his illness took him away from it. Together with his mother; Willy enjoyed making candy. After his mother passed away, he continued to make angel food, peanut clusters and melt-a-ways for his family and friends. He also enjoyed his time with his second families; visiting them often at Seven Angels (where he also enjoyed helping them when they needed it), Korner Kitchen and Altona.

He is survived by his sister: Betty (Paul Kopidlansky) Heinzen, Manitowoc; and sister-in-law: Susan Bennin, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters: Evangeline (Theodore) Glasow, Elaine (Orlando) Gebhart, John (Doris) Bennin; Lorraine Otto, Lyla (James) Horbeck, Arno “Roger” Bennin; and; one brother-in-law: Paul Heinzen and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Willard will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 17,2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein. Officiating at the mass will be Rev. Don Krause with entombment to take place at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Manitowoc at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30AM until the time of service at 11:00AM on Tuesday at church.

A memorial fund will be established at Zion Lutheran Church in Willy’s name.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Shady Lane and Theda Care Hospice for the care they gave to him in his last days. The family appreciates all the support given to Willy over the years from Aly and Judy; because of you he was able to stay as active as he was in the community.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.pielhop.com

The family has chosen Pielhop Sippel Funeral Homes & Cremation Care Centers to honor Willard’s legacy of life.