Obituary of Brian Willms

Brian Robert "Bubba" Willms, 51, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, died on Friday, February 19, 2010, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1959 in Lake Forest, Illinois, grew up in Waukegan, lived in Beach Park and settled in Kenosha. Formerly he was a member of Wesley Church in Waukegan and currently belonged to Baptist Tabernacle in Kenosha. Brian worked at Johnson Motors and for 30 years with Commonwealth Edison. He was a Union Steward for Local 15, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. An avid Harley rider, Brian was a member of Kenosha HOG Chapter. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, bowling, golfing, target shooting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, skiing, and lived a full life of adventure. But most of all, Brian was a hard worker, dedicated Christian, selfless and was loved by all. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Lynne; children, Heidi L. Willms of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Chad Robert (Fiancée Kari Kammerzelt) Willms of Kenosha, Wisconsin; one grandson, Clayton; his father and mother, Charles and Yvonne Willms of Waukegan, Illinois; and siblings, Dorman Willms of Waukegan, Illinois, Robin (Dan) Ward of Wadsworth, Illinois, Kevin Willms of Waukegan, Illinois and Carla (Mike) Sayre of Lindenhurst, Illinois. He has joined his sister Buffy Willms Brooks in Glory. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Church, 3601 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24th, at 10:30a.m. at Wesley Church, Harley shirts encouraged. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to either Sky Lodge Christian Camp, N4855 County Road Y, Montello, Wisconsin 53949, or C.J.D. Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 5312, Akron, Ohio 44334, have been suggested.