Thomas Williamson

Thomas A. Williamson, age 62, died on Saturday December 16, 2017 at St. Mark’s Nursing Home in Austin, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 21 at Bonnerup Funeral Service with a visitation one hour prior. Reverend John Holt will officiate.

Thomas Allan was born December 23, 1954 and raised by his parents Cecil and Cora (Thorson) Williamson in Glenville, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.

Tom lived in the Albert Lea area for the majority of his life and spent a few years in Fargo, ND. He had four children: Amy, Shara, Sabra, and Izaha.

He was a simple man with a sarcastic sense of humor, a jack-of-all-trades, and loved the outdoors. His favorite hobbies included fishing, snowmobiling, and riding his motorcycle. He had a love of animals, especially his horses, and could be found driving his carriage led by Rex for different weddings and events. He participated in the Sherriff’s posse for the fair and the wagon train.

Survivors include his children, Shara Titus, Sabra Williamson, Izaha, Williamson; grandchildren, Jes Williamson, Makanzie Holland, Taylor Mickelsen, Brittany Mickelsen, Shelby Mickelsen, Riley Mickelsen, Christian Hernandez, and Ember Arteaga; great-grandchildren, Paizley Lowe and Harmony Mickelsen; sister, Bonnie Williamson; close cousin, Ed Williamson; birth dad, Don Ziesemer; extended family, Dawn Marie Johnson and Leslie Ziesemer; as well as many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Williamson; parents; and brother, Troy Ziesemer.