James L. Watson, age 77, of Plymouth, WI, passed away on
Sunday (January 28, 2018) at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility in Plymouth,
where he had been a resident for the past 11 days.
He was born on May 27, 1940 in Plymouth, a son of the
late Ray and Ruth (Mueller) Watson.
James attended Plymouth grade schools and graduated from
Plymouth High School in 1958.
He worked for a couple years at Arndt’s Restaurant in
Plymouth, and worked for 50 years at Borden’s, where he was known as “Bear,”
retiring in 2009.
On February 23, 1963, he married Kathleen Yurmanovich at
Salem U.C.C. in Plymouth. The couple has resided in Plymouth since their
marriage.
James was an avid race fan. In 1960, his interest in
racing began when he and his brother-in-law, Billy, built and raced modified
stock cars at local race tracks.
He later started filming races for the Plymouth Fair
Grounds and Badger Midget Sprint Races throughout the Midwest. He received the Media
Award from Angel Park in Sun Prairie, and many of his video clips were shown on
the local news stations.
Survivors include his wife: Kathleen of Plymouth; Two
children: Tim (Angie) Watson of Plymouth, Cara Mallmann of Plymouth; Six
grandchildren: Jacob and Joshua Mallmann, Dena, Caleb, Jacey, and Adam Watson
all of Plymouth; One sister: Betty (Al) Steiner of Cascade; One brother: Jeff
“Doc” Watson of Lacombe, LA; One aunt: Florence Blanke of Plymouth; and Two sisters-in-law:
Janice (Steve) Bant of Nevada and Patty Yurmanovich of Waldo.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and
brother-in-law: Billy Yurmanovich.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday evening (February
2, 2018) at 6:00 P.M. at Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Rev. Richard Backhaus
will officiate.
Visitation will take place at Suchon Funeral Home on
Friday (Feb. 2) from 3:00 P.M. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established
in James’ name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to thank everyone who has helped
Jim over the past 3 years. They are grateful for everyone’s care and compassion
given to him.
