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Willard Charles Huehn, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2025.
He was 92.
Born on September 5, 1933 to the late William and Melinda (Schlegel) Huehn in Normanby Township. Willard spent his time carefully ensuring that the fields were plowed to his liking and attended all the many daily chores around the farm alongside his wife Bernice.
Survived by loving daughter Heather (Aaron) Smith and son Brian Huehn. Loved grandfather of Jenson (Jared) Price and Shaelyn Smith (Aedin). Remembered by his siblings Ivan (Kay) Huehn, Marlene (Howard) Weltz, Gerald (Carolyn) Huehn and by his in laws Hazel McGuire and Clifford (Bonnie) Ziegler as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his beloved wife Bernice (nee Ziegler) Huehn.
Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, December 1, 2025 from 10-10:45am where a Funeral Service will be held at 11am. Rev. Ed Bastian officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt to follow in the spring.
Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, St. Peter's Lutheran Church or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
To all the family of Willard please accept our condolences. Willard was such a friendly man who always greeted us with a smile.
- Diane (Wiseman) and John WilliamsSo sorry to hear of Willards passing. He was a great neighbour and such a nice friendly man. We always enjoyed talking to him. Our deepest sympathy.
- Terry and Debbie CampbellSo sorry to hear that Willard has passed away. My condolences to his family. He was a great neighbour & we often met at the mailboxes. He made me my first quilt rack. He was very talented & I'll think of him when I drape my projects over his rack.
- Georgia KreagerI'm so sorry to hear of Willard's passing. Willard and Bernice were great neighbours of mine in Hanover. We had front porch chats when I was walking the kids home from school. He was a meticulous wood worker. I have one of his lanterns which I hold very dearly. Sending my condolences to the family.
- Janice SchierzOur sincere condolences to the Huehn family. We have fond memories of butcherings at the farm with Willard, Bernice, Uncle Herman and Aunt Lizzie.
Clayton and Evelyn Ash
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My deepest condolences.
- Barbara (Gerhardt) GibsonDeepest sympathy to Willard's entire family.
We have fond memories of visits at McDonald's, and also the many beautiful wood products, that he made with perfection. Cherish the many memories, you have made over the years.
Ron and Marlene Calhoun.
Sincere condolences to all family members. A life well lived !
- Ken & Carol HuehnWillard was always a nice person to meet and we will always remember his kind and friendly smile. We crossed paths at multiple gatherings, including McDonalds in Hanover and the Gay Lea meetings in Owen Sound. Our condolences to the family.
- Ron and Janice HammellOur condolences to the family, thinking of you at this time. We have a few pieces of his woodwork that we have enjoyed through the years.
- Linda Wolfe & FamilyTo Heather, Brian and your family, I send my sincere condolences on hearing of Willard's passing.
- Ellie KaufmanSo sorry to hear about Willard. We visited him many times in the past to pick up handcrafted childs table and chairs, childs rocking chair, etc. He was very talented with his woodworking crafts. Cherish the memories. Bernice and Ted Potter
- Ted and Bernice PotterSending our condolences to the family. May family and friends help you through this difficult time. Enjoy the memories.
- Cathryn, Kris Kennedy and familyOur deepest sympathy in the passing of Willard. He was a great neighbor to my Mother ( Helen Brown ), had a kind and gentle nature about him
So sorry for your great loss
- Judy SchmidtHeather Brian and family so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, it's been a while since I seen my cousin Willard he was such a nice man.
Very sorry to hear of Willard's passing.
Please accept my sincere condolences… Doug
