Willis F. Anker, 84, of Wolcott, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1926 in White County to the late John and Priscilla (Zehr) Anker. His marriage was to Marilyn Huffman on October 27, 1950. They divorced in 1970. Mr. Anker was a member of the U.S. National Guard and the Wolcott American Legion. He farmed for several years in Monon, owned and operated Kentland Motor Inn, and retired from Purdue University where he worked on the dairy farm for several years. He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers, and raising pugs. Surviving are five children, Cheryl Anker Angot (husband: Vince) of Kentland, Ron Anker (wife: Deb) of West Lafayette, Charlene Stapleton (husband: Gary) of Louisville, KY, Richard Anker (wife: Colleen) of Lincoln, CA, and Cindy Cote (husband: Jerry) of West Lafayette, a sister, Joyce Miller (husband: Vernon) of Monticello, and a brother, Jim Anker (wife: Carmin) of Wolcott. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother Robert Anker, a sister, Loretta Dunker, and two infant siblings. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott with Pastor Mary van Wijk officiating. Interment will follow at Wolcott Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.