December 9, 1953 – April 1, 2025
Gregory Donald Williams passed away on April 1, 2025, due to complications of ATTR Amyloidosis after receiving a heart transplant in 2019. Born December 9, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Lorenzo D. Williams and Lillian H. Williams, deceased.
Greg and his wife Lori Young-Williams were residents of Lauderdale, Minnesota at the time of his death. Greg worked at the University of Minnesota for 40 years in Facilities Management starting as a student B & G worker and ending as a Team Manager. He was building manager for the Ramsey County Property Services and Assistant Director of Facilities Management for Metro Transit Facilities. He was a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Board Member of IFMA MSP, and served as president of the IFMA Academic Facilities Council. He was also Chair of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission and Chair of the Lauderdale Sustainability Council.
Greg’s passion was Ultimate Frisbee. He was a driving force in growing and promoting Ultimate in Minnesota, organizing tournaments, and taught Ultimate at the U of M in the School of Kinesiology. He was an avid Fat Tire bike competitor. He also enjoyed downhill and cross country skiing, swimming, and martial arts.
Greg is survived by his wife Lori Young Williams; his sisters Jennifer Williams, Minnesota; Pamela Maury, nephew Brian Maury (Andrea), California; niece, Mya Maury, Washington; brother-in-law, William Young, Jr., Minnesota; sister-in-law Debra Dullinger (Kevin), Minnesota.
Preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Lillian Williams and his in-laws William and Hilda Young. The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held in the Twin Cities, this summer. For more information email eventgreg6@gmail.com.