Gary Loren Williams

Gary Loren Williams, age 86, of Aitkin passed away on July 28, 2024 at Aicota Health Care in Aitkin.  He was born on October 26, 1937 in Litchfield to Loren and Clara (Nistler) Williams.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Gary married Marilyn Theien on September 29, 1962 in Willmar.  He was a retired sales representative for Sports Supply, SC Distributors and Bell Industries retiring in 2003.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Aitkin, a former member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby, a member of the Aitkin Legion; and former member of the Mission Lake Association and Mission Fire Department.

Gary is survived by three sons, Michael Williams of Merrifield, Rob (Brita) Williams of Aitkin and Jesse (Nela) Williams of Crosby; one daughter, Lisa (Rich) Munsch of Nisswa; one brother, Robert (Jay) Williams of Hutchinson; one sister, Gail (Paul) Magnuson of Willmar; one sister-in-law, Kathy Williams of Osceola, WI; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Preceding Gary in death are his parents; his wife, Marilyn; and one brother, John Williams.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Burial will be at the Mission Township Cemetery with full military honors presented by the Aitkin American Legion Lee Post #86 and the Aitkin VFW Roberts-Glad Post #1727.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.