Dean &Quot;Daddy&Quot; Williams

Dean E. "Daddy" Williams, age 85, of Columbus, Nebraska died Friday September 20, 2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday September 25, 2002 at the Federated Church in Columbus with Reverend Don Wilson officiating. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the Federated Church. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.

Dean E. "Daddy" Williams was born December 10, 1916 in Wood River, Nebraska to Elmer and Sally (Burmood) Williams. Dean graduated from Grand Island High School in 1936. He married Vera Harris on July 6, 1937 in Clay Center, Nebraska. Dean & Vera just celebrated 65 years of marriage Dean served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, from 1944 to 1946. He was the Co-Owner of Deano's Diner in Columbus for many years until retiring. He was a member of the Federated Church. He is a Life Member of the V.F.W. #3704 where he served as Past Commander and District Commander. The V.F.W. awarded him the National Aide-De-Camp award. He was also a member of Hartman Post #84 American Legion and the Eagles.
Dean enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing cards.

Wife: Vera Williams of Columbus, NE
Son: Craig (Marilyn) Williams of Columbus, NE
Son: Jim (Pat) Williams of Irmo, SC
Daughter: Loretta (Gary) Meistrell of Fremont, NE
Brother: Bill Williams of Denver, CO
Brother: Orville Williams of North Platte, NE

Father: Elmer Williams
Mother: Sally Williams
Three Brothers

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