Obituary of Thomas Everett Williams

Thomas Everett Williams, born May 19, 1949 in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Everett and Marjorie (Knowlton) Williams. He was baptized into the Christian faith in 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He was called to his eternal rest suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Florence, AZ. Tom grew up in Winthrop Harbor and attended Winthrop Harbor schools. He is a 1967 graduate of Zion-Benton High School. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 1971. On November 1, 1975 he was united in marriage to Mary Beth Dolan at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Zion, IL. That marriage has been blessed by three daughters. Tom made his home in Wilmot, WI for many years and most recently in Sturgeon Bay, WI and Florence, AZ. He worked in printing/graphic arts for the Charles Munder Company in Zion and for other companies as well. He was also employed at Bear Realty in Paddock Lake, WI. He was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Antioch, IL and served in a variety of leadership positions. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his girls and his grandchildren. He loved a good conversation with anyone and everyone. He enjoyed camping, golfing, and quality time on his Harley. Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Beth, and daughters: Emilie (Nathan) Carlson of Twin Falls, ID; Lesia (Jason) Leitzinger of Genoa City, WI; and Erin (Jon) Peterson of Oconomowoc, WI; Grandchildren: Ayden, Levi, Elias Carlson; Dilen Norgard; Henry Peterson. Also surviving are his brother J (Darlene) Williams of Waukegan, and a step-mother, Fern Williams. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, Rev. David (Mary Lou) Dolan, Johnson Creek, WI, and Rev John (Carol) Dolan, Eden Prairie, MN and by many beloved nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation has been scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Christian funeral will take place on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church in Antioch, 24300 W. Grass Lake Road, Antioch, IL 60002 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Greg Hermanson officiating. Interment will take place in Decorah, IA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to WELS BWM Native American Missions, N16W23377 Stone Ridge Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188 or Shoreland Lutheran High School, PO BOX 295, Somers, WE 53171.