Willis Gordon Davidsmeier's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois

Willis Gordon Davidsmeier

November 28, 1938 - October 14, 2025 (86 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

Willis Gordon Davidsmeier's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center-Chatham

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Willis Gordon Davidsmeier

November 28, 1938 - October 14, 2025 (86 years old)

Springfield, Illinois


Willis Gordon Davidsmeier Obituary

The passing of Willis Gordon Davidsmeier of Springfield, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William H. Davidsmeier and Alice F. Davidsmeier (Davis); his siblings, Russell, Donald Davidsmeier, Dorris Waters and Shirley Black; his daughter Deborah Diaz; and his granddaughter Tiffany Souers.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Davidsmeier of Springfield; his daughters, Brenda Bell (Mickey) of Delray, FL and Kimberly Davidsmeier-Elliott of Springfield; his grandchildren, Jenni Diaz, Heather Chase (Carl), Brandon Diaz (Sofia), Trevor Souers (Shruti), Brianna Liberman (Kevin), Riley, Kailey and Alexandra Elliott; his great grandchildren, Isabella, Adam and Paisley; his siblings, Barbara Thomas (Jim) of Springfield and Kenneth Davidsmeier (Sherri) of Florida; and his siblings-in-law, Sarah Katherine Davidsmeier and Bob Black.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Simmons Cancer Institute.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center-Chatham



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900 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703

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900 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703

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