Richard "Rick" Wayne Watt

Attica - Richard "Rick" Wayne Watt, 64, of rural Attica, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Rick, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Danville, Illinois, on August 5, 1955. He was the son of the late Robert and Katherine (Bunch) Watt. Rick was raised in Perrysville and graduated from North Vermillion High School in 1973. He lettered in football and basketball while playing for the Falcons. He later received his B.A. and Masters Degree in Vocational Education from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He has resided in rural Attica for the past 42 years.

Rick formerly taught in the Trades Department of the Attica Consolidated School Corp. for 33 years. He taught woods in the vocational education program at Attica High School retiring in 2010.

In his past time Rick enjoyed woodworking and visiting with family and friends.

Rick leaves behind his brother, Robert "Butch" (Joyce) Watt, Covington; a nephew, Troy (Stephanie) Watt, Oxford; a niece, Tamiko (Drew) McGurk, Covington; a step-nephew, John (Carrie) Clark, Bloomington, IN; two great-nephews, Kaden & Kolton Watt; three great-nieces, Keely Watt, Olivia & Glennys McGurk; his aunt, Velma Sample, Veedersburg; cousins, Larry (Marilyn) Sample, Terre Haute; Leroy Bunch, Attica; Mildred "Midge (Richard "Buck") Orlea, Danville, IL; Marietta (Steve) Currie, Alvin, TX; special friends, Troy Fisher and Richard "Dick" (Becky) McNeely, Attica. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Katherine Watt.

As per Rick's request, cremation will be accorded and no public services are to be conducted. Online condolences may be made through www.mausfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Journal & Courier from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Watt

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29 Entries

Joe

June 27, 2020

Rest in Peace my friend.

Will Colebank

April 12, 2020

Rick was one of the finest teachers I met at Attica. The swimmers I coached, said Mr. Watt was much more than a shp teacher. He loved teaching and his students very much. Will Colebank, Saint Charles, Missouri

Dick & Becky McNeely

March 26, 2020

To the family and friends of Rick Watt - we've known Rick for over 30 years. He was always a kind and generous man. He even shared his Mother's homemade sugar cream pie recipe with us. It's sad to say goodbye to such person. But now you may be healed and find perfect peace, dear friend, until we meet again.

Rhonda Hollingsworth vaca

March 25, 2020

You was my favorite teacher. Mr. Gallery . You will be miss so much.

Edith (Hollingsworth) Rausch

March 25, 2020

Mr. Watt...one can not say enough about what a wonderful teacher. Shop Class and Drivers Ed was always my favorite. A teacher that cared about each student. It was where I got to make my own wood shelf. The best memories are of drivers education class. It was always an interesting day when it was time to drive. We would get in the car and he would say let's go drive just be back by the end of class.
Class of 1997

Sean ingram

March 25, 2020

Mr. Watt was my favorite teacher him and dad started teaching the very same day

Madonna Hensley

March 25, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. Mr Watt was a great teacher. I had him for drivers education.And to this day he still was the greatest man. Always said hello to you. He will be sadly missed.

Larry watkins

March 24, 2020

He was best friend to me and all my friends and class mates he will be missed

Brian Furr

March 24, 2020

I really enjoyed him in woods class. It was so muchfun because of him. I was an aide for him my senior year. He was also my basketball coach. He will be missed. Rest in peace Mr. Watt.

Taylor

March 24, 2020

Mr. Watt was my all time favorite gym teacher, and was there for me in a horrible time in my life and helped me work through my problems in small ways he helped me continue my life when I felt it wasnt worth living anymore. I will always be grateful for him and keep him in my memories. Prayers for his family as Im sure this is a hard time ❤

Kathy Weller Henney

March 24, 2020

Im so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I went to school with Rick starting at Perrysville until graduation in 1973. He was always a lot of fun. He had a boy/girl party at his home in 6th or 7th grade that included a scavenger hunt. I still remember the fun we had running around Perrysville. Please accept my condolences.

Carl Phillips

March 24, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family i will always remember Mr. Watt he got me into loving wood work. I still have my shelf hanging up that i made in his class. The world has lost another great guy.

Johnathon Tischer

March 23, 2020

I had Mr. Watt as a gym teacher one year. He was a good teacher and very easy to get along with. He will truely be missed.

Judy Weiss

March 23, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful teacher and more! We loved going to you for everything even if it was not your class because you were that teacher that installed in us all that we could do it! From woodworking of making that shelf that still is with me and hanging proud to the driving around teaching us not only how to drive but educational sites as well. You develop strong bond in our class of 2012 I think. You and a few other teachers together made our class the class we were. Teachers such as our English teacher, the CAD teacher and dont forget your driving educational partner and then the history buff...all these with you made a great impact! You will be missed by many!

Bob Jones

March 23, 2020

He was a good man teacher and all around cool to talk to God bless him

Yvonne Nace

March 23, 2020

Have many good memories of Rick while teaching at AHS! May he Rest In Peace.

Paul York

March 23, 2020

Through grade school and high school we had many great times. Rest in Peace old friend.

Kelly Rowand

March 23, 2020

To one of my best life long friends . Sincere and fun loving. Rick and I grew up together competing in sports and other activities. We were roommates in college and both taught the same subject during our teaching profession at different schools . Will be missed.

Brandon Wolfe

March 23, 2020

Well I know Rick by Mr. Watt. One really cool teacher . Took 4 straight years and learned a lot from Mr. Watt. I remember him having a unique way of getting my attention . He and I got along well. Rest In Peace Mr. Watt.

Ron & Janet Fisher

March 23, 2020

Rick was a great young man and good friend. We had many good times together and he will be missed. Rest in peace Rick.

Robert Lasley

March 23, 2020

He always made class fun.

gary arrasmith

March 23, 2020

Rick , I Will Never forget INDY.. Good Time! Arrow

Marcia Blankenship

March 23, 2020

I cut Ricks hair for
Many Years had many
Talks and stories to share,
We had the talks about mushrooms and Mr Rowe!
Loved his students! Some more then others! Never a bad word about things! He would just give me the eye if he didnt want to share! Good man loved his dog!
Took him with him wherever he went!! Fly hi my friend!

Greg Clawson

March 23, 2020

I had Mr. Watt for wood shop, he instilled a love of woodworking in me that still exists 40 years later. He will be missed

Greg & Cindy Eller

March 23, 2020

So sad to hear of Ricks passing. He always greeted you with a smile and a kind word. He will be missed.

Luhana Hardin

March 23, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family.

charity fleming

March 23, 2020

Rick was one of my favorites. We taught together for almost thirty years, and I could always count on him for help and fun company. Rick was one of the "good guys." Sincere sympathy to his family.

Lori Burris (Leak)

March 23, 2020

Rest in peace, Mr. Watt. I often tell stories of driver's ed & the teacher who made it so easy to learn to drive.

Sherry Flowers

March 23, 2020

Rick was a great guy. He was always fun to talk with at school. He helped one of my students make a bench for me. He also made a basket stand for me. I will miss him so much❣I know he will be happy to be with your wonderful parents! They were great!

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