for treasures at the Village Store in Clear Lake and having coffee with his friends. Willie and his wife Vera enjoyed ballroom dancing and visited the Surf Ballroom weekly. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his son, Byron and Barb Ruiter of Forest City; daughter, Deb and Jeff Claussen of Blaine, Minnesota and son, Jack and Marie of Northwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Patrick Ruiter of Mason City, Cindy Ruiter of Mason City, Jason Claussen, Jacob Claussen, and Amanda (Chris) Shromoff of Blaine, Minnesota, Emily (Barnes) Toresdahl and Timothy (Andrea) Stumo; great-grandchildren, Lillian Vera Ruiter, Ivy Toresdahl, Calan Stumo, Owen Charles Shromoff and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Dennis; grandson, Charles Ruiter and thirteen siblings: Harms, Henry, Fred, Eppie, John, Recka, Faye, Bernard, Grace, Simon, Sena, Andrew, and Remer. The family would like to thank the staff at the Good Samaritan Home for the wonderful care and compassion they gave to Willie during his stay.