Wilfred “Willie” Venvertloh, age 77, of Quincy, died on November 2, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 23, 1949, in Quincy, the son of William “Pete” and Hilda (Vonderheide) Venvertloh. Willie met Norma Dickerman through Rural Youth, and the two married on April 11, 1970, in St. Francis Church, she survives.

Willie attended Christian Brothers and Quincy High School. He was a member of St. Francis Church.

He was a leader of the Ellington Hilltoppers 4-H Club; a member of St. Francis Holy Name Society, Rural Youth, and local square dancing groups. Willie was a 4-H leader for 30 years and served as 4-H Swine Superintendent. He also coached 4-H Softball. He enjoyed participating in the Adams County Fair as a Vegetable Gardening Helper and was a past President of the Adams County Olde Tyme Association. Willie loved gardening, and he and Norma would raise sweet corn to sell. He was talented at refurnishing furniture.

He is survived by his children: Amy (Erwin) Tagala of Bloomington, IL, Lori (Matt) Walbring of Quincy, Lisa (Rob) Schwartz of Liberty, IL, and Kirk (Sarah) Venvertloh of Coatsburg, IL.

Grandchildren: Aaron Tagala, Natalie Tagala, Brooke Walbring, Luke Walbring, Ashley Walbring, Cole Schwartz, Blake Schwartz, Ella Venvertloh, Grace Venvertloh, and James Venvertloh.

A brother, Ralph Venvertloh.
Sisters-in-law: Kathleen Venvertloh, Milly Venvertloh, and Margie Venvertloh.
Two brothers-in-law: John Dickerman and Roger Lindeen. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Jordan Ellerman, one of Willie’s caregivers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy, three brothers Walt Venvertloh, Len Venvertloh, and Gene Venvertloh, three sisters-in-law Betty Venvertloh, Ann Lindeen, and Vivian Dickerman.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 9:30 am in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Adams County 4-H Foundation or St. Francis Holy Name Society. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.