Kenneth Williamson

Kenneth G. Williamson, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 14 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, November 13 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ken was born August 7, 1935 in Tazwell County, Illinois to Richard and Ruby (Lane) Williamson. He married Helen Nussel on April 26, 1958 in Havana, Illinois. Ken was a truck driver and a member of the Ottawa Men's Auxiliary VFW and Streator RC Flyers. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and gardening.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Rodney A. Williamson of Streator and Eric T. (Molly) Williamson of Utica; four grandchildren, Julia, Jack, and Luke, and Cory Pagakis; two brothers, Bill (Donna) Williamson of East Peoria and Gerald Williamson of Havana; and four nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Lisa M. Pagakis; and sister-in-law, Barb Williamson.

Pallbearers will be Winford DeClue, Rick Fast, Joe Rose, Joe Frig, Worth Spears, and Mike Eib.

Memorials may be directed to the Ottawa VFW.