Bob Williamson passed away at the Amery Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 89.

Robert John, Bob, Williamson was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on February 19, 1928, the son of Raymond LeRoy, and Ethel Ella (Michaelson) Williamson. Bob was baptized at Milltown Lutheran Church and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Amery. As a young man he made his home in Milltown, Menomonie, Sauk Center, Minnesota and Jackson, Minnesota before coming to Amery in 1943. He graduated from Amery High School in 1946. Bob enlisted in the Navy and served at the end of World War II as a fitness instructor at Corpus Christi Naval Base. On June 16, 1948 he married his high school sweetheart Marie Jeannette Stenberg at First Lutheran Church in Amery. Bob then attended Mortuary School at the University of Minnesota graduating in 1950. Bob returned to Amery and joined the Funeral and furniture business with his father-in-law Al Stenberg. Bob was very active in many organizations during his lifetime. He started the first ambulance service in Amery, was a charter member and president of the Amery Little League and worked tirelessly to raise the money and move the fields to their present location. He was active in many community organizations, including the Amery Community Club (Past President), Fall Festival (Past General Chairman), Amery Industrial Development, Hospital Board, Amery Cemetery Association (Past President) and many more. Local and District Boy Scout activities were important to Bob along with the Amery Lions Club where he was a Charter Member and Past President. Bob was a member of many Masonic and Shrine organizations where he held multiple leadership roles. He was the sponsor of over 80 children to Shriner's Hospital. First Lutheran has been his church home for many years and he served on the Council and building committees along with his regular attendance at services. During retirement he and Marie loved to travel, spending time in Las Vegas and Apache Junction, Arizona. Dad loved his motor home and the associations he made in the Good Sam Club where he served as a State Director as a member of the Apple River Drifters. Bob also made his mark on the Amery School District where he served as the Board Clerk during the time of land acquisition and building the present High School. Bob truly has made his mark on this community and the many families he served over his 50+ years in funeral service. Bob leaves behind his loving wife Marie, whom he was blessed to be married to for 68 years. He is also survived by his children Lou (Kathy), Chuck (Cheryl), Jon (Karen), and Diane (Tim) Crawley. He also leaves 11 grandchildren along with their spouses, and 14 great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by his brother John (Donna) and many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The celebration of Bob's life was held at First Lutheran Church in Amery on Tuesday May 30, 2017 with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Music was provided by the Williamson Family with Julie Hanlon-Johnson playing the organ. His grandchildren will be the pallbearers, Jeremy Williamson, Amanda Aizpurua, Carly Williamson, Gehrig Williamson, Steve Williamson, Marty Williamson, Wendy Williamson, Curtis Williamson, Paul Lundgren, Andy Lundgren, and Amy Lundgren. Honorary casketbearers were Matt Johnson, Dick Scholz, Robert Froehlich, Dr. Orrin Arneson, Alan Stoddard, and Tom Aus. Burial was in the Amery Cemetery with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements.