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Harry Wesslund (July 22, 1912 - September 23, 1985) was an artist and designer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the creator of WOOD Radio's mascot "Willy Wood". He worked in the display departments of Wurzburgs and Herpolsheimers before starting his own company, Custom Displays, Inc., designing many graphics for numerous local and regional companies. 

Wesslund graduated from Union High School in 1919 and Grand Rapids Junior College in 1933. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.