Milton C. Willis

Milton C. Willis, 82, Wichita, passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Milton was born October 4, 1938, to Milton Elmer Willis and Pauline (Mack) Willis in Brownfield, Texas. The family later moved to Wichita where he graduated from North High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1960. He attended Friends University in Wichita where he met Janet Lindstrom, and the two were married July 14, 1962. In 1971, Milton earned a master’s degree in psychiatric social work from the University of Kansas. Milton worked as a psychiatric social worker in Wichita until he and Janet moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 1973. In 1975 Milton started a construction company that he owned and operated for 30 years. Milton and Janet enjoyed their retirement and continued to live in Gillette until moving back to Wichita in 2017. Milton loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed hiking, backpacking, hunting and fishing in the Wyoming mountains, and enjoyed collecting cars and touring the country on motorcycles. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Willis of the home; son Scott (Nancy) Willis, Spring Valley, MN; daughter, Shannon (Bill) Hoblit, Oakton, VA; brother, Troyce Willis, Wichita, KS; sister, Rev. Anna (Chris) Schwartz, Fredericksburg, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Milton E. and Pauline Willis, and sister, M. Christine Vogt. Visitation, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2021 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorial established with the Salvation Army, 350 N. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.