Robert L. “Bob” Williams
Robert L. “Bob” Williams, 77, of Machesney Park, was reunited with his wife, Friday, Sept. 18.
Robert was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Patch Grove, the son of Berdella “Del” and Iris (Garside) Williams. Bob married Diane Zimmerman in 1957. He was employed as a mechanic by Finley GMC in Beloit, for 15 years and recently by Rockford Truck for 12 years, retiring in 2003. He also worked part time for his good friend, Dick Meyers, of Meyers Trucking. Bob loved attending car shows and working on cars.
Survivors include sons, Gary (April) Williams of Rockford, Dennis Williams of Minnesota and Paul (Val) Williams of South Beloit; grandchildren, Kathryn Williams, Amanda (Ben) Greenfield, Paige and Payton Williams, Amber Mashburn, Chad and Ben Williams; and a great-grandson, Jackson Greenfield. He was predeceased by his wife; and sister, Audrey Majewski.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Evergreen Cemetery, Prairie du Chien. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.