Dennis W. Williams, 70, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Jan. 17, 1943, in Indianapolis to William and Kathryn (Gilbert) Williams.
Dennis worked for 23 years at Aero Metals, retiring in 2003. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Dennis was a member of LaPorte VFW and an avid Colts fan.
On April 5, 1980, in LaPorte, he married Katherine (McClaine) Williams, who survives.
He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Pam Stahly of South Bend, IN; stepson, Jim (Linda) Thompson of Warsaw, IN; three grandchildren, Colton Thompson, Stephanie Thompson and Brandon Thompson; two sisters, Gwen (Dave) Worsham of Carmel, IN, and Wendy (Rick) Wagner of Indianapolis; two nieces, Kate Ellen Brinkmeyer and Kara (Mike) Frazer; two nephews, Nicholas Worsham and Scott Wagner; his aunt, Irene Logan; his uncle and aunt, Arland and Shirley Williams; and his special dog, Snuggles.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 30, at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, from 9 a.m. to noon. A life celebration will be held Saturday at noon at the funeral home with Pastor JoEllyn Chadwick officiating. Cremation will take place. A military service will be conducted by the LaPorte Honor Guard at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Dennis W. Williams c/o Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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