Michael K. Willman

He was born February 6, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Michael Joseph and Minnie Ann Willman.

After graduating from the Detroit Public Schools, he did his undergraduate studies at the University of Detroit – Mercy. Mr. Willman moved to Kirksville, Missouri to attend Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduating in the summer of 1965, he married the former Janet Burchett, celebrating over 57 years of marriage. Dr. Willman served his internship at Zeiger Botsford Hospital, and from there went on to practice family medicine in Detroit. He was drafted by the Army during Vietnam, where he served one tour in 1967-68. He was honorably discharged as a Major in 1969. After returning back to Missouri, Dr. Willman served his Radiology residency in Kirksville from 1969 to 1972. He stayed in Kirksville practicing radiology at Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital and also teaching radiology at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine for over 29 years. He was a member and fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR), where he served as their secretary from 1976 to 1982, and as the president of the AOCR 1984-1985. He served on the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, and held the office of secretary and treasurer from 1985 through 1995. Dr. Willman helped start the AOCR Education Foundation, serving as the inaugural president in 1986. He received the AOCR Distinguished Service Award in 1996. Following retirement in 2001, Dr. Willman and his wife moved to Ormond Beach, where they have enjoyed the sun and visits from family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, playing golf, and hours studying the Bible. During his career, Dr. Willman started the Kirksville Schools’ Sports Medicine program, and was also involved in the local YMCA, Kirksville Country Club and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Willman is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Janet Burchett; three children Michael (Melissa) Willman, Paul (Dana) Willman and Amy (Brian Cairns) Willman; grandchildren Jeremy (Joann) Willman, Austin, Brayden, Beckham, Taylor, Ally, Tanner Willman and Evie Cairns; three great-grandchildren, Tatum, Rowan and Ashur Willman. He has three living sisters in Michigan, Maryann Masser, Shirley Rochowiak, Carole Holas.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Willman’s name to the American Osteopathic College of Radiology Foundation 119 E. Second Street, Milan MO., 63559 or by visiting www.aocr.org/donations/

or Kirksville High School Booster Club.

Arrangements are in the care of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home

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