From the Halbur Centennial history book:
Leo J. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Williams, was inducted into the Army September 5, 1950. He received his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas and in
November of 1950 was transferred to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. He attended Ordinance School there for six weeks.
In January 1951, he was sent
over-seas and was stationed on Okinawa where he was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 22nd AAA - A.W. Battalion. On May 21, 1951, he
was sent to Tokyo, Japan, to attend quartermaster school for four weeks, serving with the 5th Army. He duties were Supply Clerk of his division and was awarded a
Campaign Medal for services rendered.
He returned to Okinawa and was stationed there until August 1952 when he returned to the US where he was discharged at Camp Carson,
Colorado, on September 4, 1952 (September 5 in Manning Quasqui book).
Williams brothers - sons of Anton and Ida Williams
Cyril, Louis, Leo, Anthony, Raymond
Cyril served in the Army from August 11, 1942, to February 26, 1946.
Louie served in the Army from February 5, 1946, to April 31, 1947.
Leo served in the Army from September 5, 1950, to September 4, 1952.
Anthony served in the Army from May 9, 1951, to April 24, 1953.
Ray served in the Army from August 2, 1955, to October 20, 1956.
JESUS MARY JOSEPH
Born July 10, 1926 Halbur, Iowa
Died July 17, 1976 Manning, Iowa
Mass of the Resurrection Sacred Heart Church Manning, Iowa Monday, July 19, 1976, 10 AM
Celebrant Rev. Fr. Norbert Weber, MSC
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery Manning, Iowa
Pallbearers Active: Ken Fogelman, Ken Pfannkuch, Lyle Rowedder, Bob Johnson, Merlin Irlbeck, Wayne Schroeder
Honorary: Gene Case, Dave Rauch, Gerald Beck, Marlin Kahl, Dean Vollstedt, Verl Wurr, George Pfoltner
Military Honors VFW & American Legion Posts
I did not expect to leave you so suddenly, but what the Lord does, is done well.
I felt sick and there was none that could help me.
But I sought the Lord and He heard me; and He delivered me from my troubles.
And now, O Lord, do with me according to Thy Will, and command my Spirit to be received in peace. Job III.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light
shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
LEO J. WILLIAMS
Leo Joseph Williams, 50, died unexpectedly at his home here Saturday morning,
July 17, 1976. Mass of the resurrection was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in
Sacred Heart Church, Manning, by the Rev. Norbert Weber, M.S.C. Pallbearers
were Ken Pfannkuch, Ken Fogelman, Bob Johnson, Merlin Irlbeck, Wayne Schroeder,
and Lyle Rowedder. Honorary pallbearers included Gene Case, Dave Rauch, Gerald
Beck, Marlin Kahl, Verl Wurr, Dean Vollstedt, and George Pfoltner.
Members of the Manning Fire Department formed an honor guard. Burial was in the parish cemetery, with military honors by the V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Manning. The Ohde Funeral Home of Manning was in charged arrangements.
Mr. Williams was born at Halbur July 10, 1926, a son of Anton W. and Ida (Zubrod) Williams. He attended St. Augustine School at Halbur and served in the Army during the Korean War.
His marriage to Esther Anstoeter took place November 18, 1952. After farming near Lake City and Schaller they moved to the Manning community, and for about the last ten years he worked for the L.R. Nelson Company. He was a member of the Manning Fire Department and the Manning V.F.W. and American Legion.
Surviving with his wife are five children: Daniel of Gretna, Nebraska; Maureen (Mrs. Ronald) Halbur of Manning; Dale, Gary, and Carol, at home; a granddaughter and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Rita Meier, Cyril Williams, Mrs. Martha Riesberg, Mrs. Catherine Irlmeier, Virgil Williams, Louis Williams, Anthony Williams, Raymond Williams, and Mrs. Ida Hoffman.