Willard A.. Markham Sr.

WAUKESHA  Longtime Waukesha resident Willard A. Markham Sr. died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, at age 90.

He was born in the town of Mukwonago on March 3, 1912, the son of William and Laura (nee Hotelling) Markham.

Willard was a retired welder who worked at Waukesha Foundry for 34 years. He retired in 1977. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union, Local 4845.

He was the dear father of Willard (Nancy) Markham Jr. and Richard L. Markham, all of Waukesha. He is further survived by 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Willard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Antonette; his daughter, Patricia;  his sisters Gladys and Leona; and his brothers Laurel and Alford.

Friends may call 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd.