Gale Williams, born in 1922 near Ava Illinois, grew up working with his siblings on his father's small farm. After serving in the Marine Crops and the Air Force Reserves, he started a political career and later served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1961 to 1973.

Wedding Photo of Gale Williams and Helen Falkenheim, 1947  Gale Williams with his Milk Truck, Ava, IllinoisGale Williams in the State Legislature