Gerald Gene "Gerry" Williams

Gerald Gene "Gerry" Williams obituary

Gerald Gene "Gerry" Williams

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Oct

7

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11:00 a.m.

Zion Cemetery

Pershing, IA

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Gerald Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 3, 2025.
Gerald "Gerry" Gene Williams, age 80, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the Comfort House in Pella.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Zion Church Cemetery in Pershing, Iowa.

Gerry was born on September 3, 1945, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Donald Williams and Sarah (Leggett) Williams. He grew up near Pershing and Attica, Iowa, and spent his career as a machinist at Vermeer in Pella.

He is survived by his children: son, Gerry Williams Jr. (Kathy), and daughter, Ginger Brunk (Jim); four grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and his siblings: Fred Williams, Denny Williams, and Vernie Ellis.

Gerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Williams; his parents, Donald and Sarah Williams; and his brothers: Donald, Howard, Phil, and Frank Williams.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

7

Service

11:00 a.m.

Zion Cemetery

Pershing, IA

Send Flowers