1944
Roger
2008
Roger Watson
December 13, 1944 — May 20, 2008
Roger Lloyd Watson, son of Marlyn and Evelyn (Bouchard) Watson, was born December 13, 1944 in Duluth, Minnesota, where he grew up and received his schooling. At the age of 17, Roger enlisted in the United States Army. He ended up serving in the Army, Air Force and National Guard throughout his career in the military. Roger also attended the Wadena Vocational Technical College, where he received a degree as a Radio Technician. Due to his military career, Roger lived and served in various places throughout the United States, Germany and Somalia. Along with his career in the Armed Forces, Roger also worked for the Maryland State Police Department as a Radio Technician.
On August 23, 1985, he was united in marriage to Joni Blasco in LaPlata, Maryland, where the couple made their home. Roger retired at the age of 55 from the Military and the State Police. Due to illness, Roger moved to Minnesota in 2002 to be closer to his daughter, Barb. Since 2004, he has made his home at the Clara City Care Center in Clara City, Minnesota.
Roger loved camping, fishing, hunting and anything else that allowed him to be outdoors. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family.
Roger passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Clara City Care Center, surrounded by his family. He lived to reach the age of 63 years.
He is survived by his wife: Joni Watson of LaPlata, MD; three children: Barbara Jenson (Carter Mithun) of Starbuck, Christopher (Ann) Watson of Detroit Lakes and Mark Watson of Texas; three step-children: John (Rachelle) Pinning of Cobb Island, MD, Connie (John) Gragen of Bel Alton, MD and Michael Pinning of Arizona; his mother: Evelyn Watson of Detroit Lakes; seven siblings: Janet Burbul of St. Paul, Sandra (Chuck) Gardner of South Bend, IN, Richard (Verna) Watson of Detroit Lakes, Pamela Gerber of St. Paul, Allen (Judy) Zetterlund of St. Cloud, Lyle (Venice) Zetterlund of Milwaukee, WI and Carol (Joey) Crog of Mahtowa; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother: Marlyn and Jean Watson.
Pallbearers for the service will be the Military Personnel in attendance. Serving as honorary pallbearers are: Andy Wickstrom, Art and Katie Simpson, all of Roger's family and friends and all who served with Roger in the Military. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
On August 23, 1985, he was united in marriage to Joni Blasco in LaPlata, Maryland, where the couple made their home. Roger retired at the age of 55 from the Military and the State Police. Due to illness, Roger moved to Minnesota in 2002 to be closer to his daughter, Barb. Since 2004, he has made his home at the Clara City Care Center in Clara City, Minnesota.
Roger loved camping, fishing, hunting and anything else that allowed him to be outdoors. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family.
Roger passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Clara City Care Center, surrounded by his family. He lived to reach the age of 63 years.
He is survived by his wife: Joni Watson of LaPlata, MD; three children: Barbara Jenson (Carter Mithun) of Starbuck, Christopher (Ann) Watson of Detroit Lakes and Mark Watson of Texas; three step-children: John (Rachelle) Pinning of Cobb Island, MD, Connie (John) Gragen of Bel Alton, MD and Michael Pinning of Arizona; his mother: Evelyn Watson of Detroit Lakes; seven siblings: Janet Burbul of St. Paul, Sandra (Chuck) Gardner of South Bend, IN, Richard (Verna) Watson of Detroit Lakes, Pamela Gerber of St. Paul, Allen (Judy) Zetterlund of St. Cloud, Lyle (Venice) Zetterlund of Milwaukee, WI and Carol (Joey) Crog of Mahtowa; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother: Marlyn and Jean Watson.
Pallbearers for the service will be the Military Personnel in attendance. Serving as honorary pallbearers are: Andy Wickstrom, Art and Katie Simpson, all of Roger's family and friends and all who served with Roger in the Military. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
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