Willard Gene Gould

LCDR WILLARD GENE GOULD, US NAVY (RET.) On Dec. 8, 2014, Willard Gene Gould of Prince Frederick, Maryland, loving husband of 61 years to Ella Faith Mulligan Gould, passed away at the age of 85. A native of Alpha, Illinois, he was the son of the late Percy J. and Mary Elizabeth Gould. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Gould and sisters Merideen Andree and Carol Spence. He is survived by his wife Ella Gould, his brother Jerry Gould, his son David Gould (Cheryl), his daughter Debra Gould Krehbiel (John), and his son Derrick Gould (Penny). Willard was the loving PopPop to 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Willard will be remembered as a “self-made man”. He enlisted in the US Navy after high school graduation, and through hard work and perseverance, he rose through the ranks and eventually retired as Lieutenant Commander. After retirement, he continued to pursue other careers including meteorology and gunsmithing. He also enjoyed many hobbies including golfing, traveling, wood crafting, and gardening. He was an active member of the following organizations: NWSA (Naval Weather Service Association), the American Legion, the DAV, and the MOAA. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Willard Gene Gould please visit our Sympathy Store.