Myrl Edwin Williamson

Myrl Williamson, age 94, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages, Florida. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Myrl Edwin Williamson was born May 29, 1921 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of George Edwin and Mabel Adella (Madson) Williamson. Myrl was baptized in Everly, Iowa. He attended school in Storm Lake, where he graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1937. On September 10, 1942, Myrl enlisted into the United States Navy. He proudly served his country during WWII, providing protection for supply ships to Guam and Okinawa. He also served on the USS Nereus and was a part of the Road’s End Mission, which scuttled Japanese submarines. Myrl was honorably discharged on November 25, 1946. On December 8, 1944, Myrl was united in marriage to Betty Ann Rinehart in San Francisco, California. Together they were blessed with three children: Joan, Faye, and George. Myrl worked at the post office in Storm Lake for many years. In his spare time, he was a rock hound, an avid fisherman, and loved to go camping. Myrl especially enjoyed baseball and the Little League World Series. Most of all, Myrl loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Joan (Doug) Fraser of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Faye (Gary) Deitering of Schaller, Iowa; George (Chris) Williamson of Newburgh, Indiana; grandchildren: Barbara (Peter) Straka of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Chad (Gwen) Deitering of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; Jeremy (Sarah) Deitering of Schaller, Iowa; Matthew Williamson of Indiana; Brian (Paige) Williamson of Newburgh Indiana; Summer (Jay) Benton of Wisconsin; great grandchildren: Chris, Jack, and James Stratka; Mason Deitering; Brody and Aiden Deitering; Jackson and Samuel Benton; Madison Williamson; sister, Ruth (Jerry) DeBettignies; extended family and friends. Myrl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; brother, Lloyd (Hildegard) Williamson; sisters: Arlene (Earl) Eastman; Amber Stanton; Opal (Ken) Hoyne; and Helen (Ishmel) Fetters. The family would like to thank all who provided friendship and support over the past few years, in particular David, Patsy and Diane, children of Myrl’s brother Lloyd, who reside in Florida. Amy and other staff of Arbor Village. Many thanks to Pastor Dave who has been a long-time friend, and to Cornerstone Hospice of the Villages whose unequalled level of service and care was there when it was most needed.

Myrl Edwin Williamson

May 29, 1921 - November 9, 2015