Daniel Thomas Williams

Dan Williams, aged 79, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his home in Chicago, Illinois. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and June, and his sister, Nancy, Dan is survived by his wife, Amy Liang Williams, his former wife, Joanna (Koren) Williams, and their two daughters, Julie (Williams) Lamb and Nancy Williams, along with their spouses. He also leaves behind his three granddaughters, June, Abby, and Emma Lamb. Dan is fondly remembered by seven remaining siblings, Jack, Bob, Jim, Tom, Ed, Mike, and Mary, as well as 22 nieces and nephews. Dan graduated from Benedictine High School in Detroit, MI, in 1961 and became a seminarian at The Order of St. Benedict of Montefano. Dan served six years in the US Army Reserves and earned an MBA from Michigan State University. In 1981, Dan founded Interactive Business Systems, Inc. (IBS) in suburban Chicago, and later founded Tenpath and 247Hire. His companies employed professionals across four continents and gained recognition on the Inc 500 and Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies lists. Dan was deeply involved in the lives of his daughters and granddaughters, providing guidance through life's challenges and celebrating their achievements. He married Amy in June 2021, enjoying cherished adventures as well as spending time with Amy's three sons, Sean, Jonathan, and Elliot. Dan also enjoyed running 5K races with his family, learning Spanish, and collecting antique telescopes. Dan's entrepreneurial spirit, love for family, and generosity will always be cherished by those whose lives he touched. He will be remembered through the stories shared and the love that continues to flourish. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 8th, at 10:00am at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago, IL.