Thomas Edward Williams

Thomas Edward Williams, 69, of Woodstock, Illinois, beloved husband and best friend of Dianne for 48 years, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018, surrounded by the family he lived for and loved.

Tom was very proud of his three daughters, Lisa (Kurt), Laura (Mark), and Sara (Rob) as well as his grandchildren Will, Ella, Vinny, Jonathan, and Katie.

Tom served as a school principal for more than 30 years at Fairview School District 72 in Skokie, Illinois.  He graduated from the University of Michigan and earned a PhD from Northwestern University.  During his retirement Tom enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with friends and family.

A Christian Homecoming Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  The family will be receiving friends at the church starting at 10 a.m. until the time of the service and following the memorial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s name to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or the American Brain Tumor Association.

Arrangements were made through the Crystal Lake location.