Eugene “Gene” L. Williams, 65, of Apple Valley, went to be with Jesus Saturday with his family at his side. He was born May 10, 1947 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Elvin and Esther (nee Laabs). Gene is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy, sons Brian (Jennifer) and Erik, daughter Amy (Brian) Clifford, grandchildren Daniel, Benjamin, Jonathan, Grace, and Abby; also 3 brothers, 2 sisters, his Piper Jaffray work family, and his Trinity Evangelical Free Church Family. He lived out his strong faith in Jesus in countless ways. Gene will be forever loved. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday, September 28 at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th Street, Lakeville, with Visitation 1 hour prior. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Burnsville.