Babb, Willis Harold

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 27 Dec 1966

Notes:

1900 Census:
Willis M Babb42
Orville Babb19
Rowena Babb18
Harold Babb6

1920 Census:
Harold Babb26
Lora Babb27
Helen Jean Babb3 [3 6/12]
Willis Harold Babb0 [1/12]

1930 Census:
Harold Babb36
Laura Babb38
Helen Babb13
Willis Babb10
Carlton Babb8
Orville Babb4
[4 5/12]

1940 Census:
Harold Babb46
Lora Babb47
Helen Jean Babb23
Willie Babb20
Carlton Babb19

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Willis H Babb
Social Security #:396031928
Gender:Male
Birth Date:14 Jul 1893
Birth Place:Wisconsin
Death Date:27 Dec 1966
Death Place:Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name:Miller

Willis married Smolk, Lora Bef 1916. Lora was born 12 Mar 1892, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Oct 1981, Pomona, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1933, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1933

Helen married Calhoun, Braxton 15 Jun 1940, Saint Louis, St. Louis (City), Missouri, USA. Braxton was born 21 Aug 1901, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Sep 1977, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Crane, Frank 27 Apr 1987, Minden, Douglas, Nevada, USA. Frank (son of Crane, Stanley and Beaudoin, Marie) was born 7 May 1914, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Mar 1990, Escondido, San Diego, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Dec 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Willis H. Babb, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 with his loving family at his side at Rennes Helath Care Center, a day before his 93rd birthday. He was born on Dec. 5, 1919 in Appleton to the late Willis and Lora (Smolk) Babb. Will graduated from Appleton High School in 1938. He married Eileen Babino on Oct. 27, 1941 and she preceded him in death in 2001. Willis proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Two years ago he had the opportunity to travel with the Honor Flight and it was one of the highlights of his later years. He owned and operated Babb's Men's Wear and also Babb's Camper Sales. After retiring and closing the business he worked part-time at Younkers for many years. Will was an active member of the VFW Post #2778, American Legion Post #38, Knights of Pythias, all of Appleton, Beja Shrine of Appleton and Green Bay and the Mason's Waverly Lodge.
Family and friends gathered last Saturday, to celebrate with Willis his 93rd birthday.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Cathy (Pete) Hahn, Fond du Lac; a son, Dennis (Mary) Babb, Appleton; Two granddaughters: Holly (Jason) Brenner and their children: Audrey, Jack and Kate; Heather (Joe) Nett and their children: Isaac, Jonah and Griffin; brothers and sister-in-law: Aloysious "Bud" McHugh, Thomas (Audrey) McHugh, Ralph (Cathy) McHugh, Daniel McHugh and Mary Klein and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen "Irish"; two brothers: Orville and Carlton; a sister, Helen Jean Crane; two brothers-in-law: Dick Klein and Jerry Babino and a sister-in-law, Amy McHugh.
Funeral Services for Willis will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at 12:00PM "Noon" at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Ryan officiating. Friends may visit the family from 10 am until the time of service Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Appleton with Military Honors performed by the VFW Post #2778 of Appleton. Memorials may be directed to the Old Glory Honor Flight Inc.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Rennes Health Care Center and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care of Dad the past two weeks.
Many thanks to the many friends who visited with Will on a daily basis.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on December 6, 2012

Willis married Babino, Eileen 27 Oct 1941. Eileen was born 21 Mar 1920; died 31 May 2001, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Aft 1939; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 4 Nov 2011; Lansing State Journal

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1939

Military Service:
U.S. Army Artillery during WWII participating in the invasion of the Philippine Liberation and Asiatic Pacific (Leyte, Mindanao, Luzon Islands) Theaters. He proudly served his country for 39 years, and retired in 1976 as a Colonel from the Michigan Army National Guard. He was inducted into the Fort Sill Hall of Fame; awarded four battle stars in combat; and earned the Distinguished Service Medal.

Obituary:
Carleton W. Babb, Colonel MIARNG, Ret. Grand Ledge Carleton W. Babb, age 90, born September 12, 1921 in Appleton, WI, passed away November 1, 2011 surrounded by his loving family in Lansing, MI. Carleton served in the U.S. Army Artillery during WWII participating in the invasion of the Philippine Liberation and Asiatic Pacific (Leyte, Mindanao, Luzon Islands) Theaters. He proudly served his country for 39 years, and retired in 1976 as a Colonel from the Michigan Army National Guard. He was inducted into the Fort Sill Hall of Fame; awarded four battle stars in combat; and earned the Distinguished Service Medal. He was a life member of the Sojourners and the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge #179, a member of the Grand Ledge American Legion, the V.F.W. in Gwinn, MI, and active member of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church. He loved the game of golf and spending summers at the cottage on the lake in Gwinn, MI. Carleton is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty, and their children: Christine Ingalls of Grand Ledge, MI, Carleton S. (Linda) of Casper, WY, Curtis (Paula) of Menomonee Falls, WI, Craig (Corine) Babb of Boyne City, MI and Casey (Sue) of Lansing, MI; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Willis M. Babb of Appleton, WI. He is predeceased by his parents, Harold and Lora (Smolk) Babb; siste,r Jean H. Crane; brother, Orville H. Babb; grandson, Marty; and son-in-law, James Ingalls. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison St., Grand Ledge with Rev. Molly Turner officiating. Military Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be given to the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund (F.U.M.C.) or the Salvation Army in memory of Carleton Babb. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Carlton married Unknown, Betty [Group Sheet]