Robert "Pat" Williams

Robert "Pat" Williams peacefully passed into the afterlife on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home in Yankton, South Dakota with his wife by his side.  He was born October 1, 1942 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Robert and Louella (Cochrane) Williams.  Pat enjoyed life. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, and a lifelong member of the Masonic Mystic Lodge 213 AF & AM, in Aitkin. He loved to read military mysteries, and historical & western books. On his many travels if there was a garage sale on the way, he was sure to stop. He spent many years at his cabin on Cedar Lake in Aitkin, doing what he loved best, fishing.  He volunteered his time for the local Republican Party in Aitkin and was a talented writer often writing articles for numerous local news outlets both in Minnesota and South Dakota.  Pat was proceeded in death by his parents, and brother Edward Williams of Aitkin. 

Pat is survived by his loving wife Shireen Williams of Yankton, SD, sister Roberta "Bobbi" Williams of Aitkin, MN, daughter Erin Williams of Sioux Falls, SD, son Toby (Kerry) Woehl of Yankton, SD, grandchildren Brittany (Josh) Wagner, Brook (Jaclyn) Woehl, Brody Woehl, and six great grandchildren.  The family would like to thank Avera Home Hospice and their staff for their wonderful care of Pat over the past three years.

A Memorial Service will be 10:30am – Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD, a luncheon will follow the service.  A  2nd Memorial Service will be 1:00pm – Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin. The Masonic Mystic Lodge #213 AF & AM will be leading the masonic service and Military honors will be accorded by the Aitkin American Legion Lee Post #86 and VFW Robert-Glad Post # 1727. Go to www.srtfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence.

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