Gary Villwock, 86, Pillager High School Math Teacher and Air Force Veteran, Dies
Gary Villwock, an 86-year-old former math teacher and coach at Pillager High School, died on October 26, 2026. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lola, and several descendants. A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for November 3 in Nisswa.
Key points
- Gary Villwock passed away on October 26, 2026, at age 86.
- He earned a teaching degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis.
- Villwock served in the U.S. Air Force and met his wife, Lola Anderson, while stationed in Kansas.
- He taught math and coached girls' basketball and volleyball at Pillager High School.
- A memorial service will be held at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa on November 3, 2026, followed by interment with military honors at Greenwood Cemetery.
Background
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Why it matters
This obituary highlights the local impact of a long-serving educator and coach in the Pillager community, as well as the enduring legacy of a 65-year marriage and military service.
What to watch
The family and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa at 11:00 a.m. on November 3, 2026, with interment following lunch at Greenwood Cemetery.
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