Willard Eugene Heinrichs was born on December 18, 1935, 3 miles west of Colony, Oklahoma to Samuel Jacob and Emma (Willems) Heinrichs and passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with his family by his side, at the age of 83 years, 1 month, and 14 days.

Willard and his twin brother, Wallace, were raised on the family farm. Willard graduated from Corn High School in 1954. On June 3, 1955, Willard married Velma Sawatzky in Corn and made their home 3 miles east of Corn. Willard and Velma enjoyed many years of farming wheat and raising cattle. He and his family were custom wheat harvesters for 19 years until 1976. In 1995, Willard retired from farming. He drove truck for several years and enjoyed seeing the countryside. Willard's happiest times were spent with family and friends. He and Velma had many adventures traveling by RV to Wyoming, California, and Arizona. They also enjoyed Hawaiian Sunsets along with many cruises.

Willard is survived by his wife of 63 years Velma Heinrichs of Corn Oklahoma; one son Douglas Heinrichs and wife Marlene of Cordell Oklahoma. Two daughters Roxane Paone and husband Tom of Corn, Oklahoma and Karla Hunter and Ezra of Antioch, California. His grandchildren Ezra Hunter III, Marissa Hunter and Alyssa Hunter. Also great grandchildren Chyanne and Breanna Donovan and many nieces and nephews. Brother Jerome and Irene Adams and sister-in-law Juanita Heinrichs. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Wallace and Kenneth.