WILLEMS - Wouter (Walter) Herman

Born 7th January 1941, Arcen, Netherlands.

Died peacefully with wife Kathleen at his side and in the company of family on 19th March 2025, Drouin, Australia.

Devoted and beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Yeates) for sixty years. 

Outstanding father to Richard, Valerie, Anita, John, Elizabeth, Leah (dec.), and Peter.

The first child of Herman and Joanna Willems (both dec.), brother to Ina, Adelheide (dec.), Ada, Jack (dec.), Herman, and Harry.

A loyal son, brother and uncle, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a master builder, 

a farmer and a singer. A faithful Christian and community contributor throughout his life.

Rest in peace, Wouter.

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Dad, a moral compass & the epitome of tolerance and inclusion but most importantly brimming with love for his family.

You will always live in our hearts, love, Ric, Michelle, Lily and Brad

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To our beautiful Dad and Pop,

Our protector, who guided us all in life.  “Ask Pop, he will know.”

You will be dearly missed by us all,

Valerie, Greg, Jack, Renee, Billie, Jeremy and Courtney

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Pop, Daddy-O

Nobody cared as much as you. You took people as they are and truly just wanted what was best for everyone.

We miss you, but you’re still with us everywhere and in everything you have built. Houses, 

double-breakfasts in bed and an enormous family of people who grew up watching you and listening to your stories.

We aspire to become good, kind people because of you.

With so much love - Anita and Lauren, Thomas and Zoe, Matthew, Joseph and Jacqueline, Phoebe and Isaac.

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Dad, you were always happiest when surrounded by family. You were an honest, content and non-judgemental man. You enjoyed the simple things in life. We miss you dearly.

John and Jodi

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Dad/Pop, you were the finest example of fatherhood. Thank you for simply loving us - memories of you are full of happiness and love. And if we ever think you are far from us, we know you are only ‘from here to the bush’ away. Libby and John, Harvey and Candice, Finn and Sally, Calvin, Jai and Jema.

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To our beloved Dad and Pop. Your wisdom, generosity and love for us all seemed limitless  - How lucky we are to have been in your care and your heart as you will forever be in ours. Pete and Michelle, Samuel, Jacob and Liam.