Willis Fredrick Henry Juds, 92, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on September 6, 1920, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of William and Ella (Natzel) Juds. He departed this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas.
Willis was united in marriage to Lucille Utke on October 6, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked as an electronic salesman for Juds Electronic Sales and Service. Willis was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, and served his country in the U. S. Army Air Force during WWII.
He leaves to mourn his passing: one nephew, Robert Utke (Bridgett) of Tomah, Wisconsin; two nieces, Nancy Goode of Shawano, Wisconsin, and Carol Stivers (Rick) of Arlington Heights, Illinois; 3 great-nephews, Chris Utke (Carol), Matt Beaver and Mike Beaver (Dawn); four great nieces, Vicki Heling (Matt), Kristi Carlson (Adam), Katie Matheson (Wilson) and Rayann Schilling (Rick); and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister Luella Wheaton.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Barker Horseshoe Bend Memorial Chapel in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, with Pastor David Tews officiating. Interment at Evening Shadows Memorial Park Cemetery in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, under the direction of Barker Horseshoe Bend Memorial Park Cemetery.