William Pete Willis, 80, Rosebud, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 29, 1944, to the late Careol LeeRoy and Mary Sue (Conover) Willis in Pontiac, Mich.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Williams June 26, 1965, in St. Louis.
William enjoyed being outdoors, mowing the lawn, riding his four-wheeler and repairing things.
He was preceded in death by parents, Careol and Mary; and sisters, Patsy Coonce and Bonnie King.
William is survived by wife, Betty Jo of their home; children, Kenneth Willis and wife Dawn and Michelle Cooper and husband Rob, all of Gerald and Pete Willis and wife Jaime of Rosebud; brother, Edward Willis of Owensville; grandchildren, Ashley Schubert, Jennifer Willis, Kennedy Willis, Jordan Braddy Haley Emo and husband Haydien, Madison Franklin and husband Brendyn, Collin Willis and Tylee and Tayton Parsons; and great-grandchildren, Bella and Dominic Schubert and Cooper and Olin Emo.
His body was cremated and no services will be held.
Memorial contributions suggested for family’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
