Ronald was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Seward, to Ralph and Vivian (Mercer) Watson.
He lived in the Utica area all his life. He graduated from Utica High School in 1961. After high school, Ronald worked as a corn sheller, worked at Seward County Bin sites, and detailed cars at Ford Garage in Seward. He also worked at Hughes Brothers in Seward for over 40 years.
He enjoyed keeping his cars clean and making sure his grass was mowed and leaf-free. Ronald united in marriage to his love of his life Velma Wiemer on April 5, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica. To this marriage, they were blessed with three daughters, Debbie, Becky, and Renee. Ronald loved being with his family and cherished his four grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Vivian Watson; parents-in-law, Lorenz and Bertha Wiemer; brother, Gale Watson; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Wiemer, Dalen Wiemer and Gary Lee; and sisters-in-law, Delores Lee and Faith Wiemer.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Watson of Utica; daughters, Debbie (Tariq) Haleem of Lincoln, Becky Parkison of Lincoln, and Renee (Tim) Huber of Grafton; and grandchildren, Janae Haleem of Lincoln, Sarah Parkison of Omaha, Ben Parksion of Bellevue, and Sydney Huber of Grafton; sisters-in-law, Penny Watson of Utica, Gloria (Lynn) Erb of Columbus, Charlotte Wiemer of Lincoln, and many nieces.
The funeral service is Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica, with burial following at the Utica Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Watson family.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
