Edwin “Chief” Williams
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Mt. Repose Cemetery. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. Following the graveside service friends are invited to join for a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Mound View Golf Course. Please use masks and best practices to keep safe for COVID-19.
Chief was born July 9, 1927 in New London, Wisconsin. One of three children to Raymond and Lelahmae (Runnels) Williams. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School Class of 1945. Chief served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. He married Lois J. Youngmark on September 01, 1951 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. They had a son and daughter. Chief worked for the Chicago NorthWestern Railroad for 91/2 years. He then went into law enforcement and worked for the Adams County Sheriff Department for 21 years. During that time, he was elected to two terms as Sheriff, retiring in 1984. Not one to be idle – Chief drove school bus for the Adams-Friendship School District for 10 years. He started the program “FORE” which benefited the handicapped students in the area schools. Chief was honored by the Adams County Chamber of Commerce for this effort. He was also a courier for the Grand Marsh State Bank for many years.
Chief was an avid sportsman who loved to play baseball, softball, and bowling in area leagues for many years. When he could not run around the bases anymore, he discovered the world of golf. Thanks to Pat and Company for giving him one last putt on the green. Chief loved the outdoors, deer hunting, trips to Colorado, and going to the “Corner” and visiting with friends and catching up on the local news and sports. He cherished being with friends and family and holidays were always special occasions for him.
Chief was a member of the American Legion Red Cloud Post #250, Moundview Golf Club, and a charter member of the A-F Sports Hall of Fame.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Lelahmae; special Godson Rick Reiman; brother, Harold; brothers-in-law, Paul Youngmark, Bruce Youngmark, Kent Bacon and Ted Petersen, and Tom Petruska.
Survivors:
Wife: Lois Williams of Friendship, WI
Son: Scott (Cathy) Williams
Daughter: Janna
Sister: Ida Mae Bacon
Four granddaughters: Cori, Kami, Lacy, and Megan and their families
Further survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the Adams-Friendship Sports Hall of Fame or the charity of your choice.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our greatest, heartfelt condolences go out to Lois and all of his family & friends. Tell my Dad Dominic Pantaleo from the D & D Dellwood Tap hi for me (Clifford). Hope to see you when I get there. You’re in my heart man. You will be greatly missed. Don’t forget…tell Bob Farber hi too. Love Clifford Pantaleo & Jeanie E.
Lois and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Loved Chief, what a great man.
Lois & all of Chief’s family,
We are all saddened by Chief’s passing. He left a great legacy behind that you all should be proud of.
Peace & blessings to all.
Lois & family, Our sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Lois, and the Williams family. Your family and community was very blessed to have someone so special as Chief. God Bless …..
We need more cops like him god rest his soul
My deepest sympathy, sending hugs to all of you during this sad time!!!, you are in my prayers!!!,
Chief was a wonderful man. Always respected and welcomed by the Falk family. I recall pumping gas in my car in Wautoma as a kid with my dad’s credit card that turned out to be expired, and no money. When I was reported to law enforcement, I asked the Waushara County Sheriff to call Chief, who was the Adams County Sheriff at the time, and said that Chief would vouch for my honesty. After the call, the Waushara County Sheriff told me that any friend of Chief’s is a friend of his, and let me go with a promise to pay for the gas. Please accept my sympathy for your great loss.
Our condolences to the whole family. So sorry to hear. Prayers and hugs to you all ❤❤
Special condolences, Lois and family. Chief will always be fondly remembered by all.
Lois and Family—- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Chief was a wonderful man who held the very special students of AF dear. He was and will always be appreciated, loved, and missed.
Our sincere sympathy to Lois and family. As you know Lois…a very special man in our lives. Thoughtful, generous and always ethical. Chief clearly earned the respect of an entire community. We will miss his laugh and stories but will always remember CHIEF.
Lois and family so very sorry to hear of Chief’s passing. He was one of the best. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Dear Lois, So very sorry for your loss. Thinking back to our days of bowling, and all that has passed since then. Hope we can get together again some day. Thought and prayers to you.
Very sorry for your loss. Chief was a great friend and role model. I still remember his 5 years as my bus driver and our golf outings.
Lois and family, sending our deepest sympathy. Chief was one of the good guys. Greg enjoyed the times at the Corner and will miss bringing him watermelon this summer. RIP Chief
Lois and family….so very sad to hear of my dear former neighbors passing. Absolutely loved having you both for neighbors…so many fond memories of our chats. My thoughts are with you….HUGS
Lois & family, Ida Mae & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking to Chief. Grew up
knowing the Williams Family. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Hans & Dorothy (Reichhoff) Menck
We were so sorry to hear of Chiefs passing…
Rest in Peace Chief.
Thoughts and prayers to Williams family.
Lois, I’m so sorry to hear about Chief. He was such a kind man. Prayers.
Lois, and family sending hugs. You are in my prayers.
Our sincere sympathy to Chief’s family.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Chief was a very special guy, You and my Dad were on the sheriff’s together for many years. I remember you and lois growing up as a kid, Good times, great memories, thoughts and prayers always
Saddened to read of Chiefs passing. Fortunate for the opportunity to have gotten to know Chief on trips to the Corner Bar and Brewer bus trips with my Dad. A true gentleman. My condolences to his family.
Heartbreaking…Chief & Lois you are so very much a part of my past, cherished & loved…my heart hyrts for you all…prayers, love & hugs..
You have my sympathy. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
so sorry for your loss
Fitz and I extend our sympathy in the passing of Chief Williams to Lois, family and friends. We remember his kind smile and gentle demeanor. Peace be with Chief and with all who loved him.
Jim “Fitz” & Marie Fitzsimmons
God rest the soul of a man that I admired and respected literally my whole life. May the angels lead him into paradise and may God comfort Lois and her family and give them peace.
So very sorry on your loss of Chief. He was a great man. May God family and friends comfort you during this time
Sorry to hear of Chiefs passing. He was quite a guy! My sympathy to Lois and family.
Lois & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Chief’s passing. Chief, was always enjoyable to visit with. Just to chit chat with, or telling jokes. Sending hugs to you Lois.
Lois sending hugs, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Lois and Family – So sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed our talks. He always had a smile for everyone and I am so glad that I became a friend of both of you. Keeping you in my Prayers.
So sadden to hear of Chief’s passing. My sympathy to Chief’s Family. He will be missed by all who new him. He was a great icon to our community.
Marlene and I would like to offer our sincere condolences. He was an important figure in my developing years. Commanding respect and yet supportive. So long Chief.
So sorry to hear of you loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Lois and family.
I am so sorry to learn of Chief’s passing. Always enjoyed being around his sense of humor, his kindness. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family at this difficult time.
RIP Chief.
One of the good guys. RIP, Chief.
We are sorry for your family’s loss. Chief was a good man. We both had the privilege of working with him. “Rest in Peace, Chief and know that I didn’t wait too long” 💕. You will be missed.
Lois and family,
Our most heartfelt condolences to all. We have such wonderful memories of Chief, Uncle Jack and the WI Badger football games. There were so many memories and laughs during our rides. RIP Chief.
So sorry for your loss. Know how much the community loved and respected him. He was a great man and many have fond memories. God Bless
Lois and family, so sorry to hear about Chief. He was a wonderful man and a great friend. I was privileged to work with him and especially fortunate to golf with him. He will be missed.
Lois and family,
Prayers for you all. Loren will give him a hard time!!! They had such fun together!
Lois and family, Our sincere condolences in your loss. Our community has lost another icon. His contribution to others, both young and old benefited from his contributions and friendship. RIP my friend.
My condolences. I have many fond memories of Chief as Sherrif and as a bus driver. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers to you Lois and your family….So, so sorry for your loss, he was a good man. May you rest in peace Chief Williams.
A lot of memories with chief and my dad. Will be missed.
Rest in piece Chief…….sympathy to your family.
Lois and Family,
So very sorry for your loss but I take comfort in knowing that my friend is now at peace. I have so many wonderful memories of our days on the golf course and the trips to the casinos to pick up our wives after golf outings. Our community was so very lucky to have a man like Chief to look after our young people all those years. I know my friends and I benefited from his wisdom and patience a time or two. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry for your families loss…….
Lois and Family,
So sorry to hear of Chief’s passing. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathy to all
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of the Williams family and pray for your comfort.
Lois & family, so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Chief!
Lois,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chief was such a wonderful guy and loved you, his children and his community. He will long be remembered by all who came in contact with him. I will miss seeing him at Corner. He was good to all of us from the time we were children. He was responsible for teaching Brady how to drive a golf cart – Brady loved to talk about his “buddy Chief”.
Lois and family, Sending love and prayers
Sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve and Dave
In our thoughts and prayers
Our sympathy to the “Chiefs” family.