Samuel Glen Williams

MONEY CREEK, MINN. - Samuel Glen Williams Jr., 69, of Money Creek, Minn., died Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at his home. Sam was born on June 2, 1934, to Glen and Hester Williams in Wayne County, Iowa, he grew up in Promise City, Iowa. On September 6, 1953, he married Janet Bonnett of Chariton, Iowa. To this union 2 sons were born. After graduating from Corydon High School, he began his life-long career in the telephone industry along with some continuing higher education. Beginning with Northwestern Bell of Iowa in 1952, he then served 2 years in the U.S. Army. He spent 3 years with Iowa State Telephone before moving to North West Telephone of Tomah, Wis. From there he moved into management and became General Manager of Cencom, Inc. based in Rushford, Minn., this was a holding company with many locations and he served Minnesota, Wisconsin, Canada and Alaska companies. Sam left Cencom in 1978, he spent the rest of his career with Contel of Iowa and Contel of Arkansas. His career spanned 43 years plus five years part-time for Marion Enterprises of Marion, Iowa, covering many aspects of the telephone business. Sam loved his work and never asked what will I be doing, but rather, when do you want me there? He was a member of Jaycees and Lions in several places, a member, worker and Sunday School Teacher in the Methodist Church. Upon retiring back to Minnesota in 1995, he joined the Presbyterian Church in Rushford, Minn. Survivors include his wife Janet, son Bradley James (Lorraine) of Houston, Minn. and Bruce Glen (Melanie) of Rushford, Minn.; three granddaughters, Tanya (Jim) Nascak of Winona, Minn., Kari Williams (Rick Horneck, fianc?) of Apple Valley, Minn., Taylor Ann of Rushford and one great, Katherine Skye of Winona; one sister Barb Fetters of Promise City, Iowa; one brother, Jerry Williams of Gordon, Iowa; sister-in-law Liz Bonnett of LaCrosse, Wis. and a brother-in-law, George (Judy) Bonnett of Witchita Falls, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews in Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Twyla Smith and a brother-in-law, Dwight Fetters. Sam loved working in the yard and garden, was an avid hunter and fisherman, played softball, golfed and bowled. His passion for country music spanned over 50 years, played guitar, had an excellent voice and entertained at every opportunity. His presence will always be among family and friends. His wife wrote the following at his father's death and sends on with him: If I never see another sunset My hope will never fail Because I watched the morning sunrise And saw "nature's life" prevail. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, at the Randolph Funeral Home in Corydon, Iowa with the Rev. Robert Drier officiating. Burial will be in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel in Houston, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the Randolph Funeral Home in Corydon on Monday.