Floyd Richard Watson

Watson, Floyd Richard Merrill, MI Passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015, at his home, age 88 years. Floyd was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 6, 1927 the son of the late Fred and Rettie (Johnson) Watson. He married Donna Jean Rosewig June 12, 1948 and she survives him. Floyd was a member of Merrill Congregational Church. He loved farming and enjoyed talking farm with anyone. He especially loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their sporting events. In addition to his loving wife of 67 years, Floyd is survived by three children, Bill (Sue) Watson, Freeland, Bonnie (Leonard) Krueger, Hemlock and Bob(Debbie) Watson, Merrill; nine grandchildren, Kelly (Kevin) McDonald, Comstock Park, Sara (Shawn) Maison, Rose City, Stacey (Adam) Ranck, Shepard, Leonard (Lou Ann) Krueger, Todd (Sue) Krueger, Pauline Tallon, all of Hemlock, Alan (Val) Watson, Hemlock, Jeff Watson, San Francisco and Kimberly (David) Roberts, Grants Pass, Oregon; 21 great-grandchildren, Kate, Kenzie, Sierra, Scarlet, Henry, Abraham, Sam, Maggie, Lyndsey, Augie, Logan, Ben, Rachel, Darby, Gabe, Gavin, Olivia, Claire, Chloe, Allie Mae and Ava; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Watson and Dorothy Passow; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers, Louis, Frank, Norm, John and Glenn: three sisters, Inez, Gladys and Agnes. The funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015 at W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, Merrill. Rev. Richard Gossett will officiate with burial in Lakefield Township Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the chapel Wednesday from 2:00 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Merrill Congregational Church. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
125 East Saginaw Street
Merrill, MI
United States 48637