Ward Thomas Williams

Ward Thomas Williams, Harpers Ferry, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1965 in Waterloo, IA to Ward Arlen and Judith Williams of Traer, Iowa. On March 6, 1993; he married AnnMarie Gallacher in Waterloo, Iowa. They welcomed a son Alex on August 3, 2000. Most recent they made their home on the Mississippi River in Harpers Ferry; a place of beauty and peace they all cherish. In 1993, Tom graduated from North Tama High School in Traer, Iowa. He later attended Hawkeye Tech to study Police Science. Many of his friends would comment on what a great guy Tom is. He often left people lightened with his witty sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved wife AnnMarie; son Alex; Parents Ward Arlen &; Judy Williams; Siblings Chris Williams, Andrea Madison (Joe Ruppert); Patrick (Jackie) Williams; Brothers-in-Law Alex (Marli) Gallacher; Dan (Kara) Gallacher. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces: Sky Madison, Ty Madison, Madelyn (Bailey) Schwerin, Clayton Williams, Bree Gallacher (Mike Garcia); J.J. Gallacher; Kaelan Gallacher; Dakota East; great niece Vera Schwerin; great nephews Wayne Schwerin; Aidan Garcia and Isaac Garcia; Aunt...[more]

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xine Seeley, Uncle Thomas (Karen) Folkerts and many cousins. He was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother-in-law; Alex and Eleanor Gallacher; grandparents; Ward & Emojean Williams, Carol Whitcomb & Edward Folkerts; Uncle Jim Folkerts; Aunt & Uncle Patricia and Clark Wood; and Uncle Ken Seeley. Service will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Traer, Iowa on February 7, 2026 1:00 p.m. Tom may be gone from our sight, but never in our hearts. Goodbyes are not the end; it simply means we’ll miss you until we meet again.