Willard H. Went Obituary
The memory of Willard H. Went of Columbus, Nebraska, who passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willard H. Went to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Went and Emma Went (Sander). He is survived by: his wife Sharon Kratochvil; his children, Tammi Groteluschen (Merlin), Tricia Mullenhoff (Richard), Todd Went (June) and Trudi Lappe (Dustin); his grandchildren, Brandon Groteluschen (Kris), Cole Groteluschen (Christina), Clay Groteluschen (Fran), Jason Mullenhoff (Ashley), Ryan Mullenhoff (Kristin), Tiffany Malena (Sean), Dylan Went (Kelsie), Logan Went (Lexi), Trinity Lappe, Skylar Lappe, Sydona Lappe and Lincoln Lappe; his great grandchildren, Jackson Mullenhoff, Adyson Groteluschen, Quentin Mullenhoff, Alyvea Groteluschen, Atley Groteluschen, Jurnee Mullenhoff, Aubrey Groteluschen, Emery Malena, Lakin Mullenhoff, Hazyn Groteluschen, Aleeya Groteluschen, Taelynn Went, Nixon Mullenhoff, Kord Groteluschen, Everly Malena, Kendall Went, Vivian Groteluschen, Ainsley Groteluschen, Adalynn Went, Creed Malena, Maddix Went, Henry Groteluschen, Hyatt Went, Mason Went and Hendrix Went; his siblings, LaVern F. Went (Jeanne) and Shirley M. Boning (Thomas); and his grandson Taylor J. Went. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to organizations that were dear to Willard: Columbus Rescue Mission, Leigh Legacy Endowment Fund, St. John Lutheran School, or the Messiah Respite Program.
