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Robert L. Watson, 84, longtime resident of Perry, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015.
He was born on May 3, 1930, in Elyria, Ohio to Robert H. and Edith L. (nee Baker) Watson.
Robert graduated from Perry High School and served honorably in the United States Army in Korea. He retired from Avery-Dennison and previously served on the Perry Township Police Department.
Mr. Watson enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and farming. He enjoyed the outdoors and making his own maple syrup.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Oza D. (nee Davis) Watson; children, Clayton "Butch" (Debbie) Knauff, Arlen Watson and Terry (Jodi) Watson; grandchildren, Helen Watson, Dawn Ribblet, Rodney Watson, Joshua (Sadie) Knauff, Krystal (Chris) Promfret, Melissa Knauff, Tessa (Jared) Kingus and Michael (Christine) Watson; and several great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Watson; and two sisters, Virginia Ranson, Carlean Davis and Betty Davidson.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Perry Cemetery, where military honors will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 in memory of Robert.
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, is honored to serve the family. Online guestbook and condolences available www.behmfuneral.com
Online obituary may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.
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may God continue to bless you.
r bev
April 2, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Love and miss you Dad.
Robin
April 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Bill and Nellie Egleston Geneva
April 1, 2015
Oza and family sorry for your loss Bob will be dearly missed....
April 1, 2015
RIP Bob
cindy simons
April 1, 2015
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