January 01 1945 August 21 2019
Dale’s Obituary Dale R. Watson, the son of William and Mattie (Jones) Watson was born January 1, 1945 at Vancouver, Washington. He passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 20 days. Dale was raised in Omaha, where he graduated from high school and participated in the ROTC program. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1963 and was stationed all over the world. Dale served three tours of duty in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge on July 31, 1987. He lived in Virginia and owned his own painting business before moving to Stanton, Iowa. On October 18, 2002, Dale was united in marriage to Nevada Casteel at Villisca, Iowa. For 13 years, he was an over the road truck driver. Dale loved to work on old cars and ride his motorcycle. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association in Atlantic, Iowa, and the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarinda, Iowa, where he served as a Deacon. Dale was also a member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post 406 in Stanton, Iowa. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sally Mann and sister-in-law, Dorothy Watson. Dale is survived by his wife, Nevada of Stanton, Iowa; sons: Dale “Butch” Watson Jr. of Odessa, TX, William Watson III of Newport, VA and Daniel Watson of Tucson, AZ; 2 step-children: Julie (Justin) White and Amanda Serna and fiancé Justin Hall all of Red Oak, IA; 3 grandchildren: Tabitha Jaworek, Bailey Watson and Augusta Watson; 2 great-grandchildren: Steven and Caydon; 7 step-grandchildren: Michael, Mariah, Cayden, Paola, Ukume, Raelynn and Dawson; 2 brothers: Larry Watson of Stanton, IA and David Watson of Reno, Nevada; and brother-in-law, Danny Stogdill of Red Oak, IA; other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa Burial in Evergreen Cemetery with Military Rites by U.S. Navy and Ernie Johnson Post 406 of Stanton, Iowa Pastor Ben McKim, Officiating Visitation and Viewing on Tuesday evening, September 3, 2019 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dale R Watson January 01 1945 August 21 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Red Oak, state: Iowa