Robert R. "Bob" Williams

Robert R."Bob" Williams, 85, of Egan, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Thursday January 12, 2012. Mr. Williams was born on December 31, 1926 in his parents home in rural Stephenson County, the son of Alfred Sr. and Klasina (Klinger) Williams. Robert married Donna Tholen on Dec 6, 1947, in Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley where he was a member for most of his life and served on the Consistory. Bob was a member of the Silver Creek Engine Club. Together he and his wife farmed in the German Valley area until moving to their farm near Egan in 1956. He semi retired when he sold his business to his youngest son, Robin. Bob continued to work with the crops and dairy until well past the age of 80, he bottle fed and raised hundreds of their cross-bred beef calves. He enjoyed the 21 years his children were members of the Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club and their FFA fair exhibits. Robert is survived by his wife; Donna, two sons; Richard (Shelly) Williams and Robin (Annette) Williams, both of Leaf River, two daughters; Shirley (Rod) Poggioli of Leaf River and Lorraine Williams of Freeport, one daughter-in-law Cathy Williams of Leaf River. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, one great grandson and 2 sisters-in-law. Preceding Bob in death are his parents, six brothers, six sisters and his oldest son; Russell Williams. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday January 16, 2012 at Silver Creek Reformed Church, with Rev. Randall Knoll officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Burke Tubbs in Freeport. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in his memory. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.