It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Willard Wirkus of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 72, on October 10, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willard Wirkus to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Benedict Wirkus and Clara Wirkus (Gaikowski) of Grenville, SD; his daughter Kelly Wirkus; and his brother Richard Wirkus. He is survived by : his wife Diane Wirkus of Dell Rapids; his sister Audrey Wirkus (Bill Worley) of Bethel, MN; his sister-in-law Bonnie Wirkus of Lennox; his nephews, David (Nikki Wirkus), Rich (Alicia Wirkus) and Michael (Amber Wirkus); his niece Mitch Rayman of Baltic; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Kangas (Jan), Dale Kangas (Janne), Dewayne Kangas (Shari) and Jane Youngblood (Doug). He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flower, memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kahler Funeral Home