Willie H.

Armstrong

Willie H. Armstrong, 97, Lake Mills, died on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

He was born on February 29, 1928, in Melrose Park, IL, the son of the late Harlan and Ludmilla (Kostner) Armstrong.

Willie married Lilabelle Behling on October 1, 1949, at the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. They celebrated 73 years of marriage before her death on August 15, 2023.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving nearly 10 years and was active with the Disabled American Veterans.  He was also a member of the Ft. Atkinson American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Prior to retirement, he had been employed as a rural mail carrier, chef, and upholsterer.

He was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Willie enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting in his younger years, dancing with Lilabelle, and being a PACKERS shareholder.

Survivors include his son, Terry (Debbie) Armstrong of Cottage Grove; five grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris) Huemmer, Kristyn (Eyner) Salcedo, Justin (Amanda) Yapp, Krystal Bower, Tiffany (Michael Feest) Yapp; nine great grandchildren, Hayden, Blake, Izan, Valeria, Liam, Arya, Kaleb, Rayne, Ella; his siblings, Norma Cox of Sun Prairie, David (Cindy) Armstrong of Texas, Laverne (Bonnie) Armstrong of Missouri, Laurette (Victor) Garrido of Ocala, FL; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jim Cox.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of service.

Burial with military honors will be in Kroghville Cemetery.

If desired, memorials in Willie's name can be made to your local American Legion or veterans support groups.

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