Robert Williams, Sr.

Bob was born September 27, 1937, and died December 23, 2017, in his home, with his loved ones around him. He was a good man and a warm and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the sixth child of seven born to Lydia and Elmer Williams. Bob was confirmed in the Lutheran church at age 13. He graduated from Ft. Dodge High School with the class of 1955, and after serving in the Navy from 1955 to 1958, received a B.A. degree in accounting and economics from the University of Iowa in 1962. He proudly worked for the U.S. Government for 30 years and considered it service to his country. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Robert (Rebecca), Matthew (Patricia), Rebecca (Joel) McGill, and Amy (Chris) Ringstaff; stepdaughters, Suzanne (Steve) Castro-Miller, and Joan (Stan) Miller; and 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 30 at 10:00 am. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8021 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS, 67205 or HopeNet, Inc., 2501 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67214. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.