Gaylord ‘Gale’ W. WilliamsGaylord “Gale” W. Williams passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor- Warsaw on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at the age of 95.
Born on Nov. 12, 1925, in Huntington County, he was the son of Harry C. and Lucy Ebert Williams. After graduating from Wolf Lake High School, he served our country in the United States Army during World War II. During his service, he served in the European Theater and received two battle stars. After his military service, he worked in motor transport sales for over 30 years, retiring in 1987.
Gale married the love of his life, Mercedes Heitz Williams, on Sept. 11, 1949. They raised their family in Huntington and then moved to Warsaw on Chapman Lake in 1972. They also spent winters in Florida for 30 years. He loved to fish, camp, golf, wood carve and travel (48 states). He spent all of his time with his family on the lake and he went to just about every sporting event for his grandkids. He was their biggest fan. He is known for being the “life of the party, prankster and never knew a stranger.
Gale is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mercedes; children: Jeff Williams, of Warsaw; Joy (Brian) Conrad, of Columbia City; grandchildren: Kevin Hackworth, of North Webster; Kyle Hackworth, of North Webster; Kara (David) Plaehn, of Columbia City; Nick (Elizabeth) Allen, of New Orleans, La.; and Misty (Nate) Lewis; great-grandchildren: Kaily Hackworth, of Bloomington; Kaimen Hackworth, of Bloomington; and Griffin Plaehn, of Columbia City. He is called “grandpa” by many friends, neighbors and extended family members.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family.
Friends and family are welcome to gather for visitation from 1 p.m. until the Life Celebration® at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 with Titus Funeral Home’s Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Immediately following his service, Gale will be laid to rest at Lancaster Cemetery. Military honors will be overseen by members of the American Legion and the U.S. Army.
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To make a donation is Gale’s honor, memorial gifts are appreciated to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562; or the Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748.
