Merle Willey Obituary

The world bids farewell to Merle Willey (Wellington, Kansas), born in Belle Plaine, Kansas, departing on February 26, 2026 at the age of 90. Merle leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Willey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Willey and Ivery Willey. He is survived by: his wife Sharron Willey; his children, Jeanne Willey of Kansas City, Missouri, Darrell Willey of Salina, Kansas, Crystal Shields (Alan) of Belle Plaine, Kansas, Michael Willey of Houston, Texas, Dennis Willey of Wichita, Kansas and Sheldon Willey of Wichita, Kansas; his grandsons, Zachary and Ethan Shields of Lawrence, Kansas; and his sister Darlene Fillmore of Salina, Kansas..

A memorial has been established in his name with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.