Peter Emil Williams Jr.

1939 - 2023

Peter Emil Williams, Jr.
October 31, 1939 - July 22, 2023
On July 22nd, 2023, Peter Emil Williams, Jr. passed away surrounded by family; the love of his life of 62 years, Lynne, and his three sons: Peter (Lori), Steven, and David.
Born in San Francisco in 1939 to Peter and Nadine Williams, he was the eldest brother to Robert and Donald. An alumnus of Lowell and UC Berkley and a brother of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, Peter went on to succeed in business and real estate. Carrying on the legacy of his grandfather, David Schneider, Peter took over and expanded three successful uniform stores across the Bay Area (The HUB Schneider's). He was a proud board member of Hebrew Free Loan and Sinai Memorial Chapel.
A formidable athlete once holding city track records, he later enjoyed racquet ball and golf, finding camaraderie and joy on the greens, especially during his time as a member of Lake Merced Golf Club and Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert.
Peter and Lynne embarked on numerous globetrotting journeys, exploring new lands and embracing different cultures, yet no trip was more special than annual family trips to Lake Tahoe. Yet, amid his many travels, he found tranquility in his own backyard, meticulously tending to his garden, where he nurtured the most colossal lemons, orchids and roses ever seen, a testament to his green thumb.
Devoted family man, Peter is survived by his loving wife Lynne, his beloved sons Peter (Lori), Steven & David, and his grandchildren Katelyn (Ryan), Ashley, Ben, Brad, Jordyn, & Jack.
In his honor, let us raise a glass of ice-cold vodka on the rocks, topped with a twist of lemon. Though the lemons we use will never be as big as the ones he grew (and he would be the first to remind us of this).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hebrew Free Loan.