Virginia Williams

Virginia F. “Ginny” Williams of Waukesha, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at The Virginia Health and Rehab Center at the age of 92.  She was born on December 18, 1917 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Anita (Clarke) French.  Ginny was united in marriage to Robert L. Williams on October 24, 1941 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Milwaukee.  She proudly served her country as a Lieutenant in the Women’s Army Corps, working as a recruiter from 1942 until 1944.  After furthering her education, she became a teacher in Montessori schools for over 25 years.  Ginny had a livelong love of animals of all kinds.    Ginny will be held close in the hearts and thoughts of her children:  David (Lynn) Williams of Massachusetts, Robert (Francie) Williams of Oregon, Bryan (Susan) Williams of California, Heather (Michael) Kluth of Waukesha, and Brett Williams of Milwaukee; grandchildren:  Gwyn (David), Josie, Connor, Caitlyn, Michaella, Brett, and Bryan; great-grandchildren:  Jack, Emma, Owen, and Kaeden; and foster grandchildren:  Phillip, Theodore, Leonard.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1982, foster daughter Shirley (Leitzke) Casper, and foster grandson Michael Leitzke. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Ottawa Cemetery on Hwy 67 and D in the Town of Ottawa.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to H.A.W.S. (Humane Animal Welfare Society), 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave an on-line tribute.