Gary Williams Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Gary Williams (Benson, Minnesota) is shared. Gary, born on August 27, 1947, passed away on October 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Williams and Helen Williams (Allpress); his brothers, Ronald, Dale and Neil Williams; his parents-in-law, Oliver and Phyllis Harstad'; and his nephews, Eric Bjerstedt and Kurt Kruize.
He is survived by: his wife Connie of Clontarf; his daughters, Jackie of Harrisville, PA, Heidi (Jon) and Thoma of Litchfield; his grandchildren, Megan, Justin and Abbigail Thoma; his sister Norma Bjerstedt; and his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Williams, Susan Birhanzel and Beverly Kruize (Lyle). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Zniewski Funeral Home (505 13th St N, Benson, MN 56215). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the West Zion Lutheran Church (29050 357 Ave, Hancock, MN 56244).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to West Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund and Vivie Hospice Foundation (https://vivie.org.).
