Roger Watson

Roger Watson, 75, loving husband and partner passed into the arms of Jesus March 11, 2026, following several years of intensifying health issues. Though my heart is broken that he will no longer be here to "push my buttons", to drink coffee with in the wee hours of the morning, and to just be together, I know that Roger is free. He had a strong faith in God and in life. He will be missed by many, especially his wife Ann! He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; brother, Kenneth (Butch) (Tricia) Watson; sister, Kathy (Thurman) Walker; grandchildren, Luke (Karin) Wallace, Lance Wallace, Meleah (Kevin) Cox, Kaliah Grubbs; great-grandchildren, Josie and Rory Cox and Paul Wallace; nieces, Madison Walker and Laura Watson; and nephews, Harrison Walker and Brian Watson; in-laws, Bob (Larene) Bolen, Linda Barnett, and Teresa Hohlmayer and the entire extended Merz family. A viewing will be held Monday, March 16 from 5 to 7 pm, with a memorial tribute by 40 & 8 at 6 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Tuesday, March 17, a one-hour viewing will be held at 10 am followed by a Mass at 11 am. at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, 11337 Old US 27 South. Interment will follow at Divine Mercy Catholic Cemetery with a hot lunch back at the church where all are welcome. In lieu of flowers consider contributing to Larysspeakeasy.org (support for people with a laryngectomy).