Roger L. "Dodge" Williams Sr.

1949 - 2025

Roger "Dodge" L. Williams, Sr.
Born: August 20, 1949 in Loudon, TN
Died: December 10, 2025 in Peoria, IL
Roger "Dodge" L. Williams, Sr., age 76, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Roger was born August 20, 1949 in Loudon, TN, the son of Bob and Nova Schultz. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1967 and later married Becky Mannon on July 31, 1971 in Prophetstown. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2013. Roger owned and operated Dodge's Meat Market in Prophetstown for many years and retired from 3M where he worked as a chemical engineer for 20 years. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's sporting and school events, as well as working on and restoring old cars.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tiffni Williams of Chicago and Kili (Mike) Bielema of Dunlap; one son, Roger Williams, Jr. (Mandy Combs) of Prophetstown; one brother, Ronnie Williams of Morrison; three grandchildren, Brady Bielema, Adison Bielema, and Beclyn Bielema; one nephew, Curt (Lori) Williams of Morrison; and one niece, Abby Bush of Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Williams; mother, L. Nova Schultz; step-father, Bob Schultz; in laws, Paul and Rena Mannon; and his sister-in-law, Sue Williams.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove Street, Prophetstown. A graveside service will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Lyndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Illinois Cancer Care.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.