Saratoga Springs - Kenneth O. Williams, formerly of Broadalbin, died Friday October 10, 2008 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born in Saratoga Springs in 1925, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Marie Lyman Williams. After graduating from Saratoga High School in 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the European theater during World War II. He was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart. Ken was extremely proud of his association with the Timberwolves Division and attended their annual reunions in locations all over the country for many years. He traveled with them to Europe in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and he was particularly pleased to visit Holland, home of his ancestors and a place he first saw in 1943. On August 10, 1945 he married the former Patricia Stacey, who survives. Eventually Pat and Ken settled in their lakeside home in Broadalbin where they lived for over 40 years. They have three daughters: Nikki Ferguson of Malta; Linda Ronk of Brandon, Vermont; and Stacie Johnston of Manhattan; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ken attended Fredonia State Teachers College on the G.I. Bill and taught elementary school for 30 years in the Gloversville School District. He spent his retirement hunting, fishing, and working in his vegetable garden, which gave him great pleasure. He was also an avid gun collector. For many years he served in a leadership role at the First Presbyterian Church in Broadalbin as a deacon and elder. In accordance with his wishes, Ken was cremated and his remains will be buried in the Williams family plot at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Schuylerville at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank Jean Bradley and her staff at The Jesse in Corinth for the loving care he received while residing there for the past 18 months and the staff at the Wesley Health Care Center for their kind and capable attention during his final days. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Box 86, Broadalbin, NY 12025 or The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of The William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373).