Willard C. Polston, 77, of Spring Prairie, Wisconsin (a native of Adair County, KY) passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home. He was born in Breeding, KY on December 22, 1948, the son of the late Carley and Mary (nee Davis) Polston.
His early life was spent in Breeding, KY where he graduated from Adair County High School. He served in Vietnam in the US Army from 1969 until 1971. On December 28, 1971 in Tennessee, he was united in marriage to Rachel Bryant. Following marriage, they made Wheatland, Wisconsin their home. He was a Wheatland resident for 23 years.
Willard worked as a senior machinist for American Roller Company for 47 years. He loved gardening and spending time with his siblings (all 11 of them) in the early years.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Rachel Polston
2 children: Michelle (Mike) Breytspraak and Greg Polston
3 grandchildren: Rodney (Lily) Hawkins, Dr. Chris Breytspraak and Jarrett Breytspraak
1 great-grandchild: Lakelynn Hawkins
1 sister: Carol Polston Cowan of Columbia, KY
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by six brothers: William, Kirby, Keith, Kenneth,Wallace, and Joe Preston Polston and four sisters: Anna Yarberry, Della Montgomery, Arlene Miller, Phyllis Fudge.
The family would like to thank Janay and the team at Aurora at Home for their care during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Per Willard’s wishes no services will be held at this time.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
