1924
Robert
2016
Robert O. Williams
August 6, 1924 — October 27, 2016
Robert O. Williams, 92, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at a local hospital.
Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend David Koehler officiating. Per Robert’s wishes, visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born August 6, 1924 in Sioux City, the son of Robert L. and Mildred (Peterson) Williams. He graduated from East High School in 1942. Robert enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and served on Guadalcanal and Bouganville.
He married Bonnie Sturgeon on November 22, 1947 in Sioux City. Bonnie preceded him in death on August 14, 1982.
Robert attended the National Business College in Sioux City and graduated from the American Institute of Baking in Chicago. He worked for Continental Baking Company, Wonder Bread, for 38 years as a production worker, foreman, and superintendent in Sioux City and Omaha, and as a Regional Production Supervisor for four states. As a production employee, he was president of the Bakery and Confectionary Workers Union.
Robert enjoyed golfing and in 1977 won the Akron Open Golf Championship, he particularly enjoyed golfing with his good and loyal friend Dennis Krom.
He is survived by his son Robert K. and wife Patti Williams of Iowa City, IA; grandsons: John and wife Jen Williams of O’Fallon, MO, and Michael Williams of Iowa City, IA; a great granddaughter Annabelle Williams; a beloved best friend, caretaker, and honorary daughter Molly Scherle of Sioux City; and many friends and extended family at Sunrise Retirement Community.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bonnie, and two sisters: Millecent and Beryl.
The family wishes to thank Sunrise Retirements Community for their compassionate care of Robert. Memorial
Contributions may be given to Systems Unlimited of Iowa City, IA, an agency that serves physically and mentally disable individuals.
Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend David Koehler officiating. Per Robert’s wishes, visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robert was born August 6, 1924 in Sioux City, the son of Robert L. and Mildred (Peterson) Williams. He graduated from East High School in 1942. Robert enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and served on Guadalcanal and Bouganville.
He married Bonnie Sturgeon on November 22, 1947 in Sioux City. Bonnie preceded him in death on August 14, 1982.
Robert attended the National Business College in Sioux City and graduated from the American Institute of Baking in Chicago. He worked for Continental Baking Company, Wonder Bread, for 38 years as a production worker, foreman, and superintendent in Sioux City and Omaha, and as a Regional Production Supervisor for four states. As a production employee, he was president of the Bakery and Confectionary Workers Union.
Robert enjoyed golfing and in 1977 won the Akron Open Golf Championship, he particularly enjoyed golfing with his good and loyal friend Dennis Krom.
He is survived by his son Robert K. and wife Patti Williams of Iowa City, IA; grandsons: John and wife Jen Williams of O’Fallon, MO, and Michael Williams of Iowa City, IA; a great granddaughter Annabelle Williams; a beloved best friend, caretaker, and honorary daughter Molly Scherle of Sioux City; and many friends and extended family at Sunrise Retirement Community.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bonnie, and two sisters: Millecent and Beryl.
The family wishes to thank Sunrise Retirements Community for their compassionate care of Robert. Memorial
Contributions may be given to Systems Unlimited of Iowa City, IA, an agency that serves physically and mentally disable individuals.
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