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Daniel Watters Obituary
LIMA -- Daniel S. Watters, age 70 of Lima, passed at 9:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born November 10, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the late Albert and Betty Farsht Watters. On June 30, 1973 he married Holly A. Blair, who survives.
Dan retired in 2016, after 40 years with INEOS and had a great working relationship with his co-workers. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, was very involved with the church activities, and participated on St. Matthew Cemetery Board. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and while in school, managed the football team. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge #54 of Lima. He had a love of sports which included playing golf, like watching baseball games, especially the Reds and Lima Locos, this last season watched more basketball, and he was an avid Buckeye Fan - Go Bucks! Dan was a patient person who liked to joke around. He will be remembered for his hard work ethic, kind demeanor, and being a good example of faith and family.
Also surviving is a son - Adam D. (Jennifer) Watters of Columbus; a daughter - Erin E. (Andy) Gall of Bowling Green; 3 grandchildren - Jordan, Carter, Taylor Watters; a step brother - Jerry (Barb) Ewing of Spokane, WA; a step sister - Lynn (Lowell) Wright of Belle Center; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his step mother - Mary Ewing Watters; 3 step brothers - Jay (Pat) Ewing; Tom (Barb) Ewing; Max Ewing; a step sister - Marjorie Ewing Herring.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Rev. Samuel Payne will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville and from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Foundation.
The Watters family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and the hematology clinic floor for their good care and help.
Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Watters
Matthew C Couser
April 3, 2023
Continuing to pray for the Watters family as you gather and remember. God's peace and comfort to you. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy.
Sherry Amstutz
April 2, 2023
Condolences to the family. Dan was a great man. So kind and thoughtful
Tony Shoffstall
March 31, 2023
Dan was a good friend. Loved his sense of humor. A lot of years spent at the Barex plant. Prayers for you all.
Barbara Huffer
March 31, 2023
My deeply felt sorrow for Holly, Erin, Adam & family. Nothing prepares you for this kind of loss. Please know I´m thinking of you.
Louie & Marjorie Lyon
March 31, 2023
So sorry for your lost . May God bless you and your family. The many memories from our trip to Italy will always be with us
Mary & Jerry Klapp
March 30, 2023
What a shock! Our sincerest condolences to Holly. Living next door to your parents was such a pleasure. A wonderful couple and a great way to get to know you and Dan. So sincerely, Mary & Jerry
Nannette Prinsen
March 30, 2023
To my dear oldest friend. We are sad to hear of Dan´s passing. He was one of the sweetest people l´ve ever know. I remember when you two met. Makes me smile. I send a big hug for now. When I´m in Lima next, we´ll be sure to get together.
Love and Hugs
Nannette and Dave
Elaine Metzger
March 30, 2023
Holly, sending condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and saying prayers for all.
Elaine Metzger
Alan Huffer
March 30, 2023
Condolences to your family. Dan was always a good listener and would have your back if you needed help. I enjoyed his humor as well. Great memories of him at the Barex plant.
Wayne Kearns
March 30, 2023
Although I was a coworker with Holly for many years, I had only met Dan a few times. He seemed like a great person and very quiet! My deepest condolences to Holly and family!
Craig Cobb
March 30, 2023
Dan was a great guy. Liked working with him at the Barex plant. Prayers for your family.
Kathie Crites
March 30, 2023
Holly and Adam, you both have our sincere sympathy. Lynn and Kathie Crites and Jerod Freed.
Marsha Klopp
March 30, 2023
I am so sorry to you and the family. I had no idea he was so ill. Prayers.
Jennifer Williams
March 30, 2023
I work with Dan for many years at Ineos at the Barex unit very nice person. May he rest in peace.
Bill Saddler
March 30, 2023
My brother from another Mother. Traveled the world with Dan and Holly. He will be greatly missed. Love you brother!
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