John G. Williams Obituary

GENOA CITY, Wis. – John Gerald Williams, 50, of Genoa City, Wis. died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wis.
He was born March 27, 1961, in Ottawa, to Gerald Thomas and Barbara Ann Baker Williams. On May 24, 1986, he married Sandra Kay Schwank in Sterling. They lived in Algonquin before moving to Genoa City 19 years ago.
He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in scientific illustrations. He worked as a technical communications specialist for Baxter Health Care in Round Lake.
He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Genoa City. He was a member of the HIS Music group, the Good Company and The Good Company II Theater at the Chapel on the Hill in Lake Geneva. He was active in all church activities and the leader of the Church Youth Group. He volunteered with the Badger High School Theater Department, Habitat for Humanity and at Brookwood Elementary School. He enjoyed the outdoors and kayaking.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; three children, Katy, Sam and Alec, all of Genoa City, Wis.; his parents, Gerald and Barbara Williams of Ottawa; two brothers, Tom Williams of Ottawa and Dan Williams of Willow, Alaska; and a sister, Kathy (Bob) Vilven of Royal.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Mabel (Risk) Williams and George and Mary (Barry) Baker.
His family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home, 620 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes, Wis., and after 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, before the 11 a.m. funeral at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 624 Park St., Genoa City, Wis. The Rev. Tom Porter will officiate. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the family for a memorial to be determined at a later date.
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Published by Northwest Herald from May 15 to May 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John G. Williams

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Joe Duffy

May 17, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. John's creative talent was a huge part of so many company projects. From the most technical pump animations to comical illustrations for retiring executives John brought to all parts of the company an extraordinary range of educational and inspirational creative output. Many of the projects had a very tight time schedule and John always kept a positive and fun attitude no matter how much pressure was involved. John was an absolute pleasure to work with.

John and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Becky Carino

May 17, 2011

John touched not only my life but that of countless others who came to love him as a true and trusted friend. I can't begin to measure his loss but take comfort in the knowledge that he was a man of faith and has gone home to our Lord. My deepest sympathy to Sandy and the kids.

Eve Szukala

May 16, 2011

My heart aches for John’s family, friends and co-workers. John made such a difference in so many lives. John was always so cheerful and eager to help others. I remember the hours he spent capturing memories for others using his graphic and artistic abilities. I especially remember and am grateful for the help he gave me to transfer a tin plate of my Great Grandmother into a picture I remember how proud he was making DVD’s for his children’s classes. Those special moments John captured for others will forever keep him in our hearts and memories.

Paul Serio

May 16, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. John and I worked together for many years at Baxter and shared many interests and good times. John was a great talent and a wonderful husband, father and man. I am proud to have been his friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Sandra and the kids. God bless.

Donna Abear

May 16, 2011

I am still in shock to hear this. I have known John as a co-worker since 1993, and he was both a friend, a mentor, and a fellow "Mac geek". We also shared a love of theatre and music. My deepest sympathies to John's wife and children, as I believe, and I'm sure that they do as well, that John left us too soon. He was one of the kindest men I've ever known, smart, creative, with character to spare. As for his job, John is irreplaceable there, too. We will all sorely miss you, John!

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