Eugene Dale Acker Watson

1925 - 2015  (90 years)

• Name	Eugene Dale Acker Watson
  Nickname	Gene
  Born	15 Jun 1925	Michigan, USA   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Dec 2015	Michigan, USA
  Buried	18 Dec 2015	Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, USA   [3]
  Person ID	I248019	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	21 Feb 2018

  
  

  Father	Earnest David Acker,   b. 29 Aug 1900, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 6 Dec 1926, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA  (Age 26 years)
  Mother	Ethel Belle Alword,   b. 4 Jul 1898, Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 24 Nov 1970, Michigan, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Married	4 Mar 1922	Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
  Family ID	F87519	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Ira Watson,   b. 20 Apr 1895, Michigan, USA
  Relationship	Adopted
  Mother	Ethel Belle Alword,   b. 4 Jul 1898, Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 24 Nov 1970, Michigan, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	Adopted
  Family ID	F87522	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dorothy Reardon
  Married	30 Mar 1946	Michigan, USA
  Children	1. Watson   2. Watson   3. Watson
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F137146	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S26] 1940 US Federal Census. [S927] Obituary. WATSON, Eugene D. "Gene" Plainwell, MI Gene passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at his home at Lake Doster. He was born March 26, 1925 in Riverdale, MI to Ernest and Ethel (Alward) Acker. Gene was preceded in death by his father as a young boy, his mother remarried and he was then adopted by Ira Watson. Gene proudly served his country in the US Navy. On March 30, 1946 in Hickory Corners he married Dorothy Reardon. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Bar in Edmore, MI until1955. They went on to purchase and operate Dot & Gene's Trailer Court, which they continued to grow until his retirement in 1971. Following his retirement he sold the business to his sons. Gene had also developed two plats, one as Watson Estates on Riverview Drive in Plainwell and the other as Star Estates on 102nd Avenue also in Plainwell, where his sons built the homes. Gene and Dot were members of the Arizona Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association and enjoyed attending motor home rallies. In his spare time he liked to go dancing with Dot and golf. Gene was also a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego, VFW Post #3030 and the Elks Lodge #1711. Gene was a loving husband; his largest accomplishment was raising a family he has always been proud of. Surviving are his wife of 69 years; children, Douglas (Sharon) Watson, Kenneth (Gail) Watson and Dennis (Liz) Watson; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Gina) Watson, Lori (Wayne) Layman, Rick Watson, Scott (Meagan) Watson, Jessy (Chad) Doxtator and Jenny (Jeff) Doychich; 11 great-grandchildren and his sister, Annie Pryor. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Robert, Arlene and Jim. Friends may visit with Gene's family from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church of Otsego with Pastor Darin Youngs officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell with Military Honors by VFW Post #3030. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Gene may be made to the First Congregational Church of Otsego, Reverence Home Health & Hospice of Kalamazoo, Otsego Elks or the Otsego VFW. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com