Willis Adamson Obituary

Services for Willis "Willie" Adamson, 95, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Village, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Willie is survived by his daughter, Wilene Entinger; grandchildren, Cecil (Erika) Entinger and Jessica (Josh) Nichols; great-grandchildren, Harper and Miley Entinger; siblings, Devere (Ruby) Adamson, Coleen Freeman and Ronald Adamson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Adamson; parents, Cecil and Novalon Adamson; siblings Carl Adamson and Melvin Adamson.
Willis "Willie" Adamson, born on February 17, 1930, to Cecil and Novalon Adamson, was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a true American patriot. He grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School in 1948. Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served honorably as a medical aidmen during the Korean War. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Mary, and together they built a strong and loving family. They were blessed with one daughter, Wilene, who went on to have two children, Jessica and Cecil-Willie's greatest joys. He spent over 30 years working at Case, where his skill and passion for mechanic work-especially on Case IH tractors-earned him great respect. Willie was never happier than when he had a wrench in hand and a tractor to work on. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his dedication to family, and the love he gave so freely. His legacy of service, hard work, and devotion will live on through those who knew and loved him.