Arnold Williams

Arnold R. Williams, age 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Arnold Raymond Williams was born November 23, 1925 in Primghar, Iowa the son of Oscar and Anne (Axdalh) Williams. Growing up, he attended school in Newell where he graduated in 1943. On June 24, 1950, Arnold was united in marriage to Frances Miller in Pocahontas, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with three sons: Steven, Mark and David. Frances passed away on March 30, 1970. On January 8, 1972, Arnold was united in marriage to Catherine Mernin. Family and friends enjoyed celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. She passed away on April 24, 1997. Arnold lived for attending family occasions and was loved by all the lives he touched. He was a lifelong farmer and always looked forward to spring calving season and planting a new crop. Arnold was active in agricultural organizations. He was executor of the Allee estate and helped establish ISU Allee Research Farm. In retirement, he restored buggies, completing nearly 30. His last years were spent enjoying various activities with his special companion, Mary Becker. Arnold will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Steven (Carol) Williams of Storm Lake, Iowa; Mark (Deb) Williams of Storm Lake, Iowa; David (Norma) Williams of Storm Lake, Iowa; special companion, Mary Becker of Lake View, Iowa; stepchildren: Francis (Marsha) Mernin of Las Vegas, Nevada; Jean Rollinger of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Barb (Ralph) Greder of Lake View, Iowa; Gwen (Brian) Groves of Republic, Missouri; grandchildren: Brenda (Kyle) Klein of Carroll, Iowa; Brian (Tatum) Williams of LeMars, Iowa; Christi Williams of Brookings, South Dakota; Simon (Rachel) Williams of Carroll, Iowa; Sydni (Chuck) Williams-Shaw of Denver, Colorado; Tyson (Chelsee) Williams of Las Vegas, Nevada; Neil (Jen) Pfeiffer of Overland Park, Kansas; Katie (Mike) Dunkin of West Des Moines, Iowa; step grandchildren: Julie (Tim) Hendra of La Habra, California; Mike (Maria) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Peter Rollinger of Mapleton, Minnesota; Michelle (Kurt) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Staci Kniffen of Orange City, Iowa; Chris Beach of Republic, Missouri; Josh Beach of Sioux City, Iowa; great grandchildren: Alexandria and Aiden Klein; Brady and Addison Williams; Erica Williams; Beckam Williams; Audrey and Grant Pfeiffer; Blakely Dunkin; Jeffrey Mernin; Tristen and TJ Johnson; Logan Greder and Whitney Kniffen; his sister, Phyllis (Bob) Watters of Seattle, Washington; extended family and many friends. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Anne Williams; his wives: Frances Williams and Catherine Williams; and granddaughter, Holli Williams.

Arnold Williams

November 23, 1925 - May 10, 2015