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Williams, Richard L.
Richard L. Williams, 82, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at First Presbyterian Church on Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will be at Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids.
Dick was born June 26, 1930, in Waterloo, the son of Louis and Bernice Williams. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in marketing, and, on June 30, 1956, married Kaye Groenewold of Sibley, Iowa. He began his career in Cedar Rapids with Collins Radio and then job opportunities took him to Dallas and Los Angeles. He retired in Sacramento and then returned years later with Kaye to his hometown of Cedar Rapids.
Dick's hobbies included mountaineering, tennis, reading, crossword puzzles, painting and drawing. He served as a church deacon in both Sacramento, Calif., and Cedar Rapids. He also enjoyed membership in the Optimist Club and volunteering in the AARP Income Tax Assistance Program.
He is survived by his wife, Kaye of Cedar Rapids; his daughter, Pam Stearns (Dennis), and children, Angela and Bailey, of Greensboro, N.C.; his daughter, Kim Downs (David), and children, Elyse and Sally, of Farmers Branch, Texas; his daughter, Betsi Krivo (Gary) and children, Suzanne Andre', Ryan Andre' and Chase Krivo, of New Canaan, Conn.; his daughter, Jennifer Grossfeld, and children, Brett, Zachary and Trenton, of Folsom, Calif.; his sisters, JoAnne Grissel (Jim) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Barbara Rosenberg (John) of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Williams; nephew, Andy Williams; sister, Shirley Henyan; and son-in-law, Ken Grossfeld.
During his life, he coached and encouraged his daughters and others in various sports.
Should you choose to make a donation, it may be made in Richard's name to the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids “Youth Activities.”
He will be fondly remembered by all.
Published May 5, 2013 in The Gazette
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