About Us

History

It all began back in 1958. Red Willems began drilling water wells for a well drilling company operating out of Wrightstown, WI. (He took three years off when he joined the service.)

He not only enjoyed the work involved with drilling the wells, but it also gave him great satisfaction knowing that the water he found would give the owner great satisfaction for years to come.

In 1966, Red Willems and his wife Janis purchased their own drilling rig and started their own business - Willems Well Drilling. Willems Well Drilling has been a family owned and operated business since that time.

Five years after Willems Well Drilling began, Red and Janis bought their first rotary drilling rig.

In 1986 their son Troy became the drill rig operator. Troy started with the cable tool rig, then moved to a rotary drill.

In 1995 David Quinzer, son-in-law to Red & Janis Willems, joined the Willems Well Drilling team.

Personal Bio's:

Troy Willems, son of Red & Janis Willems, went to school in Wrightstown, WI and graduated from W.H.S. in 1986. He started water well drilling right after high school. In 1988 Troy went to West Palm Beach, FL and drilled water wells for his uncle's well drilling business. After 3 months Troy returned home to continue drilling for Willems Well Drilling. Troy has been in the business since 1986. Within those years Troy has operated 8 different types of drilling rigs starting with the 51 cable tool to the 2000IR Th-60.

Dave Quinzer. Moved to Wisconsin from N.Y. in 1985. Went to School in Brillion, WI and graduated from B.H.S. in 1991. Went on to have many other jobs until September of 1995 when he started to work for Willems Well Drilling Inc. in April of 1997 married Tammy daughter of Red & Janes Willems. Dave and Tammy have three children: David Jr., Brooke Marie, and Steven Quinzer. Dave has been working for Willems Well Drilling Inc since September 0f 1995. Dave has operated 4 different rigs: A Schramm, C.P., Hurricane 2000, and IR TH-60.he hopes to keep on drilling wells for years to come.