Waltrund "Grund" Williams Obituary (1937 - 2022)

Waltraud 'Grund' Williams (Traudchen), 84, of Santa Fe, TX, passed peacefully at home, on January 17, 2022. She was born on February 5, 1937, in Berlin, Germany to the late Karl and Ella(Stroese) Grund. She married Jearl D williams (Billy) of Jewett, Tx, on December 19, 1953, and together they raised 3 children. She resided most of her life in Texas City,Tx spending the last years of her life in Santa Fe, Tx. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Waltraud enjoyed her Family, Travelling and meeting new people. She loved spirited conversations and wouldn't back down from any good debate. She particularly loved her native home of Berlin and happily shared stories about it to anyone ready to listen In addition to her parents, waltraud was preceded in death by her husband Billy; daughter Chyrl Chupp, Grandson Jeremy Williams. Mom and Dad were married ~ 48 years when he was lost to Cancer. They loved to travel together and they instilled that into all of us. Mom dearly loved her Native home of Berlin, Germany and always told us an old German phrase which is " Ich Hab Noch ein Koffer in Berlin " which translates to "I still have a suitcase in Berlin" meaning it was Home. At least now she's getting to see my Dad and her beloved Berlin again...and maybe a few others as well Traudchen is survived by her her son, Jearl(Jerry) and Wife Lauri Williams, daughter, Ellen Pudlich; Grand Children: Christopher and wife Ashlee Williams: and Stefani Cambell:as well as Great Grandchildren: Ainslee, Cole, Everlee, Garrett, Ashton, Rafe, and Skylar. There will be no public services and In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to organizations that support care for animals. Mom tended to and loved many strays cats and dogs thoughout the years. Condolences can be shared online with the family by visiting http://www.carnesfuneralhome.com