Robert R. Watson

Was welcomed into the arms of God and reunited with his wife of 63 years, Gayle, on August 18, 2021. Also preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Vincent; and great-grandson, Connor.​Survived by children, Susan (Gary) Stadler, Sharon (Steve) Dironca, Sandra (Mark) Zierdt, Steven (Annette) and Todd (Mary); grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Tucker, Bradley (Amy) VanderVeer, Tessa (Jay) Elbettar, Jacob VanderVeer, Adam (Gina) Johnson, Heidi (Joe) McGuire, Robb (Sarah) Watson, Rheanna (Brian) Hedding, Samantha (Vincent) Gomez, Alexandra (Anthony) Moseng and Jonathan Stadler; great-grandchildren, Peter and William Tucker, Ethan VanderVeer, Blake, Cameron, Aidan and Nora Elbettar, Isaiah, Autumn, Noah and SunnyMae Johnson, Annabelle and Jaiden McGuire, Atlas, Austin and Lennox Watson, Charlotte and Dakota Hedding, Emma Hall, Jack, Evan, Aurora and Amiyah Gomez, Oliver and Eleanor Moseng; sisters, June Woodward and Doris Mack; many nieces, nephews, loving friends and family.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 24 at PRESENTATION OF THE BVM CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood. Visitation at the church from 9-10 AM Tuesday. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.​In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.