David A. Williams, age 58, of Darlington, WI, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Fitchburg, WI. He was born May 8, 1955 in Darlington the son of Robert and Lillian (Benson) Williams. Dave graduated from Darlington High School in 1973; and received his Certification in Building Trades from Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI. He lived in Darlington all of his life. Dave was united in marriage to Ruth Schwartz on November 6, 1976 at First Baptist Church in Darlington. They farmed in Darlington Township from 1976 until 1982, when they moved into the City of Darlington. Dave later worked for Ruf's Farm Service in Fayette and at Argyle Industries in Argyle. From 1998 until the present, he worked for the City of Darlington in maintenance.
Dave is survived by his wife: Ruth at home; four children: Lindsey (Jeff) Crist of Darlington, Amanda (Ryan) Rielly of Dodgeville, WI, Elizabeth (Patrick) McGowan of Darlington, and David Williams of Darlington; nine grandchildren: Reagan, Maddie, Eli, and Isaac Crist, Lydia and Mara Rielly, and Lillian, Loudon, and Rylan McGowan; two brothers: Robert (Sheila) Williams of Mount Horeb, WI, and Steve Williams of Monroe, WI; two sisters: Nancy (Rick) Heimann of Baraboo, WI, and Sue (Bob) Haan of Machesney Park, IL; and his mother-in-law: Winifred Schwartz of Darlington. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert on January 5, 2003; his mother: Lillian on March 21, 2007; and his father-in-law: Ray Schwartz on August 26, 2011.
Dave loved carpentry work, taking care of his yard, golfing at Darlington Country Club, and attending Darlington Redbird football games. He looked forward to his family's tradition of Wednesday night family night and sharing in his grandchildren's activities. Dave will be fondly remembered for giving his "advice" whether asked or not.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Park Place in Darlington with Patty Marty officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 21, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Park Place in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Dave's name.
Dave is survived by his wife: Ruth at home; four children: Lindsey (Jeff) Crist of Darlington, Amanda (Ryan) Rielly of Dodgeville, WI, Elizabeth (Patrick) McGowan of Darlington, and David Williams of Darlington; nine grandchildren: Reagan, Maddie, Eli, and Isaac Crist, Lydia and Mara Rielly, and Lillian, Loudon, and Rylan McGowan; two brothers: Robert (Sheila) Williams of Mount Horeb, WI, and Steve Williams of Monroe, WI; two sisters: Nancy (Rick) Heimann of Baraboo, WI, and Sue (Bob) Haan of Machesney Park, IL; and his mother-in-law: Winifred Schwartz of Darlington. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert on January 5, 2003; his mother: Lillian on March 21, 2007; and his father-in-law: Ray Schwartz on August 26, 2011.
Dave loved carpentry work, taking care of his yard, golfing at Darlington Country Club, and attending Darlington Redbird football games. He looked forward to his family's tradition of Wednesday night family night and sharing in his grandchildren's activities. Dave will be fondly remembered for giving his "advice" whether asked or not.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Darlington United Methodist Church, 546 Park Place in Darlington with Patty Marty officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 21, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 508 Park Place in Darlington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Dave's name.