Todd A. Williams

Todd A. Williams obituary

Todd A. Williams

Todd Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Todd. A. Williams, age 55, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown.

Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown prior to the funeral service starting at 12:00 p.m.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Funeral Honors Team of the U.S. Air Force. Pallbearers will be Brian Pearson, Jayson Christofferson, Mike Christofferson, and Dave Scheres.

Todd was born on July 13, 1970, in Watertown, SD, to Ronald and Janet (Solnar) Williams. He graduated from Watertown High School with the class of 1988. Todd was a wrestler for the Watertown Arrows. Following high school graduation, Todd enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving 4 years. During his time serving our country, Todd earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Training Ribbon.

Todd married Lisa Krause and the couple had two children together.

Todd worked at Minnesota Rubber, Fiberglass Specialties, Watertown Box, and worked the Watertown School District. Todd was one of the biggest fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and he wasn't afraid to let you know it. In Todd's younger years he enjoyed fishing. He spent as much time as he could with his granddaughter, Leighton, who held a special spot in his heart. Todd liked to fish, enjoyed playing pool with his friends and loved to watch WWE. He loved being a member of the American Legion.

Todd is survived by his father and step-mother, Ronald (Pat) Williams, of Watertown; daughter, Amber Williams, of Watertown; granddaughter, Leighton Williams, of Watertown; sister, Michelle York, of Watertown; half-sister, Julie Lopez, of Sacramento, CA; aunts, Kathy Dahl and Sylvia Curry; nieces, Sierra and Brooklyn, York, of Watertown; and cousin, Kari Bartling.

Todd was preceded in death by his mom, Janet Williams; son Justin Williams; and brother-in-law, Andy York.

Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown and Hayti

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