Roger “Dodge” L. Williams, Sr., age 76, of Prophetstown, IL, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
Roger was born August 20, 1949, in Loudon, TN, the son of Bob and Nova Schultz. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1967 and later married Becky Mannon on July 31, 1971, in Prophetstown. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2013. Roger owned and operated Dodge’s Meat Market in Prophetstown for many years. He retired from 3M, where he worked as a Chemical Engineer for 20 years. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting and school events, as well as working on and restoring old cars.
He is survived by his daughters, Tiffni Williams of Chicago, IL, and Kili (Mike) Bielema of Dunlap, IL; son, Roger L. Williams, Jr. (Mandy Combs) of Prophetstown; brother, Ronnie Williams of Morrison; three grandchildren, Brady Bielema, Adison Bielema, and Beclyn Bielema; nephew, Curt (Lori) Williams of Morrison; niece, Abby Bush of Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Williams; mother, L. Nova Schultz; step-father, Bob Schultz; in-laws, Paul and Rena Mannon; sister-in-law, Sue Williams.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove Street, Prophetstown, IL.
A Graveside service will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Lyndon Cemetery, Lyndon, IL.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Illinois Cancer Care.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.