Obituary of David Harold Willgus

David H. Willgus, born January 27, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Richard Sr. and Madeline Willgus, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, in Houston, Texas.

David was preceded in death by Richard G. Willgus Sr. (Father), Madeline A. Willgus (Mother), Richard G. Willgus Jr. (Brother) and Greg A. Parker (Brother-in-Law)

He is survived by Mary A. Parker (Sister), Mary A. Willgus (Sister-In-Law), Tina Gorski (Niece) and Husband Geoffrey, Richard G. Willgus III (Nephew) and Wife Tay, Jason A. Parker (Nephew) and Wife Ashley, many great nieces and great nephews and cousins.

David served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of many BBQ and Bowling Teams of which he holds many awards. He has been a part of many charitable organizations, including the HOLD’EM & HIT’EM CLUB, Knights of Columbus (Council 2917), Toys for Tots, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 35 years.

Visitation starts at 5:00 p.m. and rosary starts 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021 at St. Theresa Catholic Church (Memorial Park), 6622 Haskell St. Houston, TX., 77007. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 also at St. Theresa's Catholic Church (Memorial Park).  The Rite of Committal will follow with full military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston, Texas, followed by a reception (TBD) for family and friends.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are John Bartula, Butch Camp, Mike Huntsman, Sam Marino, Al Moore, Gary Parnell, Frank Salvato and Jack Scalise

Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Parker, Perry Seeberger, Jim Weise and Richard Willgus III

David was a member of the HOLD'EM & HIT'EM CLUB, a 501(C)(3) CHARITY. Since 1992 the HOLD'EM & HIT'EM CLUB has contributed over $900,000 dollars to charitable & educational institutions to support the youth of Texas. If you wish to donate to this organization in lieu of flowers, please see website https://www.hhclub.org/give.htm. If a financial donation will be sent, please indicate that your donation is in memory of David H. Willgus.