Background
Willkom was born on February 23, 1943 in Stanley, Wisconsin.
Willkom was born on February 23, 1943 in Stanley, Wisconsin.
He graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Democratic Party.
Willkom was a member of the Assembly from 1970 to 1976.