- Date Of Birth: February 9, 1927
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2017
- State: Minnesota
Willard Krahn passed away on March 24, 2017 at the age of 90. Willard was born February 9, 1927 to George and Anna (Heppner) Krahn in Lostwood, ND. Willard attended Swift Elementary School and Warroad High School. Willard enlisted in the Army and served his country in Germany during World War II. While in Germany he met the love of his life Toni.
They married on August 16, 1947 and lived in Warroad, MN. Willard again served his country during the Korean War in 1950. Upon his return he worked at the Standard Station and then Marvin Windows and Doors starting in 1956. He worked at Marvin’s until his retirement at the age of 65. He continued to work part time for them until he was 70 years old. Willard was an avid deer hunter. He shot his last deer at the age of 84. Willard loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them. Willard was very involved in his community. He was a member of the Warroad Fire Department, member of the Union Congregational Church, and board member at the legion.
Willard is survived by his children Gloria (Mike) O’Donnell, Warroad, Bob (Bonnie) Krahn, Coon Rapids, Gordy (Lora) Krahn, Monticello, and Tony Krahn, Warroad; His grandchildren: Kristi (Ryan) Tessier, Eric (Heidi) O’Donnell, Aaron (Jill) Krahn, Kirsten Barres, Josey (Rosario) Huffman; as well as his great-grandchildren; and aniece and nephews.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Krahn, his wife of 66 years Toni Krahn; brother, Walter Krahn; sister, Rossella Krahn, and an infant brother.
Monday
March 27, 2017
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Warroad Senior Living Center Chapel
1401 Lake St.
Warroad, MN 56763
Memorial Service
Tuesday
March 28, 2017
2:00 PM
Union Congregational Church
401 MacKenzie St
Warroad, MN 56763
