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 Donald L. Williams, age 78 of Yankton passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 AM, Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial will be approximately 12:30 PM at the St. Vincent Cemetery in Springfield, SD. Visitations will begin at 6 PM, Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:00 PM Rosary followed a 7:30 PM Scripture Service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers are Israel Tesch, Ian Williams, Alex Williams, Jeff Olson, Mike Kellen, Allen Fossum. Honorary Pallbearers are Melvin Franka, Robert Coleman, David Walker, Layton Ferwerda and Bill Henthorn.
Donald was born on May 17, 1933 to Marion and Anne (McCormick) Williams in Springfield, SD. He assumed responsibilities of the family farm at age 14 when his father passed away. He married Darlene Elliott on October 25, 1958. To this union, 3 children were born; Maureen and twins, Brian and Bruce.
In 1964 he started working road construction for Myrl Clark, and later, other construction companies. In the 1970's he drove gas transport out of Newcastle, WY and Rapid City, SD. In 1978 he was employed by Pete Lien Co. in Rapid City, which he retired from in 1996. In 1999 Darlene retired and they started spending the winter months in South Texas to the present time. In 2001 they began making their summer home in Yankton, SD.
Don enjoyed working, traveling and visiting with family and friends. He was soft spoken, a good listener and he could easily strike up conversations with strangers. He will always be remembered as a hard-working man who was interested in other people and the events they were involved in.
Don is survived by his wife of 53 years; daughter, Maureen (Bob) Frier of Lubbock, TX; son, Brian (Anne) of Sioux Falls, SD; grandsons: Ian and Alex Williams of Sioux Falls, SD, and Israel Tesch of Queen Creek, AZ; great granddaughter, Sydney Tesch of Queen Creek, AZ; sister; Patricia (Mel) Franka of Sioux Falls, SD and several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marion & Anne Williams and infant son, Bruce Williams.
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