Dennis Williams
July 19, 1933 ~ May 9, 2017
Dennis 'Denny' Williams, 83, of Lisbon passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon. Visitation: 4-8 p.m., on Friday at the church. Burial with Military Honors: Lisbon Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Wilma; children, Randy (Nancy), Steve (Colleen), Lori (Barry) Whitman, Philip (David), and Brad (Tierney) Williams; grandchildren, Josh, Eric, Cassondra, Carissa, Lexi, Jacob, Koen, Dax, and Wade; great-grandchildren, Hezekiah, Jackson, Ruth, Samuel, Isabel, and Brooks; brothers, Richard (Donna) and Warren Williams; sister, Maralee Dotson; and siblings-in-law, Laurel and Sharon Williams, and George Sissel.
Dennis Burdette Williams was born July 19, 1933, in Muscatine to Alfred and Laura (Christian) Williams. He joined the Navy in 1951, serving on the USS Damato. Denny married Wilma Dirks on February 10, 1957 in Anamosa. Denny worked in the trucking industry for many years, and in the late 1960s, co-founded Hill & Williams Brothers Inc. He belonged to the American Legion Post 109, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9722, and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon.
No one was a stranger to Denny. He was always visiting with friends and neighbors, playing cards, traveling to Arizona for the winters, and never missed an annual ship's reunion of the USS Damato. Denny was a hard man with a tender heart, always happy to lend a helping hand or tool to anyone in need. He found his greatest joy spending time with his family.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Delbert and Allan; sister, Peg; and brother-in-law, Duane Dotson.
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Deepest Sympathy and warm thoughts of the entire Williams family and friends. I know you must have been wonderful man through knowing your son Phillip – May you rest in the peace of our Lord and may peace and the love of memories surround your family at this very sad time. My sincerest sympathy for all of you and may you all find peace in your hearts by remembering the good times and warmth of your family. My Love, prayers and thoughts always.. Marie
To the family our deepest sympathy of the loss of Denny he will be greatly missed. He reminded me alot of my own dad. I know how you feel and what you are going through. Our prayers are with the whole family.
Love Paul and Karen Lehr And Fanily
To the Williams Family.
May God comfort you during this time of Grief. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Williams, however it seems like I knew him, from all the stories his son Phillip shared with us. May you find comfort in remembering all the great times, great stories and all the love Mr.. and Mrs.. Williams built together that shows thru their children. Mr. Williams is never really gone, and you will see that he is still watching over your family as his spirit will live on in each and everyone of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Phillip we love you and are here for you. From your Colorado Family. Susie
My thoughts are with you all during this painful time. Hold tight to those wonderful memories as they will grow more precious as the years pass. I always thought of Uncle Denny as cool and extremely handsome, his smile will be missed. Love you all, Ann
We were so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with His family at this time of your loss.
Ken and Donna McConaughy
It was a shock to read The Gazette. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Thanks for great memories. Arnie and Donna Kempf
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle Denny’s passing. My heart goes out to all of the family. He was a very caring person and will be missed. When we were kids and all together at Grandma and Grandpa Williams house on Sundays, I used to tell my mom that Denny reminded me of Dean Martin…..and I mean that in a good way as I always loved Dean Martin. Cherish your memories as I know you all will.
My deepest sympathy,
Sandy Duncan
To Aunt Wilma and all the family; please know how saddened we are and that we share your loss. We will miss Denny’s kindness and his caring watchful eye over us all yet will forever treasure all the years filled with happy memories. Our love and prayers to you all – Wes & Susan
Wilma and family — Denny will be missed — another angel in heaven (however he will be kicking the clouds to keep all the angels on track!). – my thoughts and prayers are with you all, it is hard to lose someone we love from our sight, but remember – we cannot see the wind, but yet we know it’s there., He will be with you always in your heart and mind., watching over you.
Wilma and family,
Saddened to hear about Denny. Fabulous story teller and an even better person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pierre Kisting
We are so sorry for your loss. Danny was such a sweet man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending big hugs from Honeysuckle Lane!
Brad, Phillip, Tierney, and the rest of the clan ~ I’m so sorry to read about Denny’s passing. What a difficult time in a family’s lives. I hope that you find comfort in the many memories you have made with him over the years.
My thoughts and prayers to Wilma and the family. I have many fond memories of the times I and my family (Clarence (Diff) and Geri Yock) spent with Denny , Wilma and the kids. They only lived a block away for a while. I also have recall the times I babysat the kids for a couple of years. Always a smile, a chuckle and many laughs. My heart is with you. I hope, with time, your memories of the good times will bring you some comfort.