Willis Edwin Pingel, age 91, of Red River, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 in Shawano. Willis was born in Red River on April 2, 1924, the son of the late Richard and Anna (Erdman) Pingel. On September 15, 1945, Willis was united in marriage to Joyce Page at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. He lived in the Town of Richmond all his life where he and Joyce owned and operated the family dairy farm. Willis was also engaged as a logger, member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, served as an Elder of the church, and on the church council for over 20 years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Willis is survived by his wife, Joyce; one daughter, Susan (George) Peterson of Rothschild; three sons, Randy (Beverly), Steven, both of Shawano, and Danny (Patti) of Gresham; 10 grandchildren, Nicole (Ray) Brock, Glendon (Wendy) Peterson, Jamie (Adam) McBroom, Jonathan (Jen) Peterson, Carrie (Dan) Habeck, Melissa (Kip) Werner, Aaron (Jamie) Pingel, Becky (James) Brocker, Dallas Pingel, and Tyler (Briah) Pingel; and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill with Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again at the church on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.