Norman Williams

Norman Williams of Derby died at his home on Jan. 8, 2022, from complications of heart and kidney diseases.

Norman and Carol were married for over 62 years. He was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. Norm had many great friends throughout the years in Scott City and Derby.

Norman was a very accomplished electrician. He started his electrical career with the City of Belleville and moved to western Kansas where he was employed by Wheatland Electric for over 37 years. As a master electrician he enjoyed his years of teaching electrical classes and was nationally recognized for his knowledge of transformers.

He was a skilled carpenter and was always willing to help friends and family with projects.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Kim Grapengater and spouse, Dana, Wichita, Linda Koehler, Derby, and Sheryl Woods and husband, Mike, Derby; grandchildren Jennifer Moussavi and son, Marek, Megan Palen and husband, Cody, and daughters Olivia and Abby, Christopher Koehler and fiance, Cherilyn, and Brooke Peter and many nieces and nephews; sisters, Catherine Derowitsch and Donna Crist; and sisters-in-law Alma Williams and Virginia Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Fannie Williams; his brothers, Wayne, Dennis and Robert; and sister Nancy Gritten. A memorial service

A memorial service will be held at Smith Mortuary in Derby on Sat., Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Phil Smith officiating.

Memorials may be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E. Rockhill St. 403, Wichita, Ks. 67206.