Allan Jury Willig

He was born April 16, 1933 to Allen Jennings Willig and Florence Jackson Willig in Bloomington, IL. Allan is survived by two sons; Brian (Kelly) Willig and Brad (Sue) Willig, as well as three daughters; Jeanette Bowers, Bonnie (Ralph) Lee and Robin (Tom) Wampler. He was the proud grandfather of Kaylee Bowers Talada, Tracy Bowers, Angela Lee Lehman, Sarah Willig, Kyle Willig, Rachel Willig Marshall, Amanda Lee Reddington, Aaron Willig, Zak Wampler and TC Wampler, as well as seven beautiful great-grandchildren. Allan is also survived by his sister, Martha Gordish, 1 nephew, 2 nieces and several cousins.

Allan was a graduate of Normal Community High School in Normal, IL. He was an entrepreneur, starting and maintaining a number of businesses in both Indiana and Illinois. He had a progressive insight into real estate and was the initial developer of the Phoenix Hills Subdivision. He loved working so much that he never retired. He continued his usual six-day workweek until July 22, 2015. His favorite mottos were “ ‘Can’t’ never did anything!” and “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Allan showed the world a tower of strength but was softhearted, compassionate and generous to a fault. He loved telling stories and making people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, gourmet cooking and collecting antique scales.

Allan was proud to be a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Humboldt Lodge #42, Scottish Rite, Zorah Shrine Temple and a past member of Zorah Shrine Hilltoppers.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home with Masonic Services at 7 p.m. Funeral at Roselawn is at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Pastor James Smith officiating; entombment to follow in the mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Terre Haute, 1801 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803 or Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 758512, Topeka, KS 66675-8512 – two of Allan’s favorite charities.