Willmar Harvey Thaemert, at the age of 84, passed away on Oct. 15, 2024, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Willmar was born on Jan. 8, 1940, in Green Isle, Minnesota to Henry and Josephine Thaemert. In 1944 the family moved to Centuria, Wisconsin where Willmar was a lifelong resident, graduating high school in 1958 from Centuria.
He devoted his life to farming, focusing on dairy farming before transitioning into crop farming in his later years. In addition to his farming career, Willmar was passionate about restoring tractors and meticulously maintaining a pristine yard. These hobbies reflected his dedication to his profession and personal life, showing his attention to detail and commitment to preservation.
Willmar is survived by brothers, Marvin Thaemert (Margie) and Eugene “Butch” Thaemert (Katie); sisters, Margie Nelson of Milltown, Wisconsin, Vivian O’Donnell of California, Juliann Bibeau of Centuria, Wisconsin and Carol Niles of Oakdale, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Joann Thaemert of Centuria, Wisconsin and Carol Thaemert of Chaska, Minnesota; and numerous other family members.
He is preceded by his parents, Henry and Josephine Thaemert; sisters Ellen Pagel, (Jerry), Clarice Nelson (Bob) and Maxine Thunberg (Bob); brothers, Leon Thaemert and Larry Thaemert.
Willmar’s life will be marked by hard work and dedication to the land he cultivated, maintaining a spotless yard and the machines he restored.
Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria, Wisconsin has been entrusted with arrangements.
