Gerald L. “Gerry” Wattier

HOSKINS — Gerald L. “Gerry” Wattier, 82, Hoskins, died Nov. 28, 2020, at the Faith Regional Hospital, Norfolk.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Norfolk, with a rosary service beginning at 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 3, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Norfolk, with Deacon John Mines officiating.

Graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Cemetery, Randolph.

Casket bearers will be Gerry’s grandchildren.

Masks are required for the visitation and service.

Gerry was born Aug. 17, 1938, in Randolph, to Walter and Alvena (Engelbart) Wattier. He attended grade school at St. Frances grade school and graduated from St. Frances High School, Randolph, in 1956.

Gerry grew up in rural Randolph. After high school, he worked for his uncle, Paul Wattier, at the grocery store in Randolph and then at Theisen Brothers. He married Kay McManaman Sept. 5, 1970, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Albion. After marriage, Gerry and Kay moved to Norfolk from 1970-1988, and then they moved to Hoskins. He worked for Affiliated for three years, Sears Mobile Home for roughly 15 years, Nucor for 25 years, and then Norfolk Iron and Metal for five years, until he retired. After he retired, Gerry worked part-time for the City of Hoskins assisting with city maintenance.

Gerry enjoyed always being busy and working, especially around the house. He would always lend a helping to anybody and proudly donated to organizations throughout his life. Gerry loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include his spouse, Kay Wattier, Hoskins; daughters, Kelli (Mark) Sovereign, Yankton, S.D., and Brandi (Jim) Fuchs, Hoskins; eight grandchildren, Kalob Fuchs, Jayden Fuchs, Kody Fuchs, Khloie Fuchs, Breanna Fuchs, Brandon Sovereign, Shana Zerr and Amber Sovereign; three great-grandchildren, Kyro, Rhylie and Marryn; siblings, Ellen (Richard) Bermel, Randolph; Frank (Susie) Wattier, Randolph; Mila (Gary) Anderson, Coleridge; Kenny (Bonny) Wattier, Randolph; and Sharon Sanford, Las Vegas, Nev.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Alvena; brother, Russell; and one granddaughter, Katherine Fuchs.