Frank Williams

Frank P. Williams, 76, of Kohler, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2015, at St. Nicholas Hospital while surrounded by his family. Born June 13, 1939, in Ty Ty, Georgia, was the son of the late Thomas Frank Williams and Corinne E. (Painter) Williams. Frank attended schools in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and was a graduate of Gordon Military College in Barnesville, GA. In March 1958, his senior year, Frank was named winner of the Good Citizenship Medal which is awarded annually by the Lamar-Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Frank then attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering in 1964. On October 1, 1999, Frank was united in marriage to Sandra L. (Raeder) Ourada at Bethany Reformed Church, in Sheboygan, WI. Frank started his career with Kohler Company at the Spartanburg, SC plant as a Ceramic Engineer February 1966. After 34 years, Frank retired from Kohler Company in 2000 as the Vice President of Global Vitreous Operations, K&B Group. In 2008 He became a valued consultant for Kohler Company and was working in his 49th year. He had a passion for his work, traveled extensively throughout his career, had developed many relationships and was well respected around the world. Frank was a member of Kohler's Quarter Century Club. Frank's hobbies included spending time with family, fishing, boating, and hunting - especially dove hunting in Paris, TN. In earlier years he enjoyed field trialing dogs, his famous black lab, Candlewoods Super Tanker had won many awards, most notable were the North American Field Trial competition which was won in 1990 and the National Field Trial Competition in 1992. He also enjoyed his sports cars. Frank valued family and friends; he enthusiastically spent time sharing insightful stories and world experiences. He embraced the family holiday traditions and cherished spoiling his grandchildren. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Sandra L. Williams of Kohler, WI; a daughter, Kelley A. Moore preceded him in death; three stepchildren, David (Kristina) Ourada; Jeffrey (Terry) Ourada all of Sheboygan, WI; Kristine Maddix of Charlotte, NC.; a sister, Bonnie Lea Runnels and brother-in-law, Davage Runnels, Jr., of Destin, FL; sister-in-law, Darla and brother-in-law, Dr. Simon Ghanat of Goose Creek, SC.; an Aunt, Carolyn Flynt (94 yrs. old) of Marshfield, MO. Four grandchildren (Allyssa, Alexander, Donovan and Sophia) and one great grandchild, Pierson; a niece Shannon Thomas (Stephen); nephews, Davage J. Runnels III (Darien), and Michael Scott Runnels (Allyson). Great nieces and nephews. He attended Bethany Reformed Church, Sheboygan, WI. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Bethany Reformed Church, 1315 Washington Avenue, Sheboygan, WI on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 PM with the Memorial Service beginning at 7:00 PM, Pastor Philip Rose officiating. A private committal for the family will be held on Friday, at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Kohler, WI. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established with the MDA/ALS/Cancer foundations. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the hospice staff at St. Nicholas Hospital for their care and support.