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    Gerald L. "Gerry" Wattier

    August 17, 1938 - November 28, 2020

    HOSKINS – Funeral service for Gerald L. “Gerry” Wattier, 82, of Hoskins will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in 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. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel with a rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Masks are required for the visitation and service. Gerry passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Gerry was born on August 17, 1938 in Randolph, Nebraska to Walter and Alvena (Engelbart) Wattier. He attended grade school at St. Frances grade school and graduated from St. Frances High School in Randolph in 1956. Gerry grew up in rural Randolph. After high school, Gerry worked for his Uncle Paul Wattier at the grocery store in Randolph and then at Theisen Brothers. He married Kay McManaman on September 5, 1970 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion, NE. After marriage, Gerry and Kay moved to Norfolk from 1970-1988 and then they moved to Hoskins. He worked for Affiliated for 3 years, Sears Mobile Home for roughly 15 years, Nucor for 25 years, and then Norfolk Iron and Metal for 5 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 spouse Kay Wattier of Hoskins, daughters Kelli (Mark) Sovereign of Yankton, South Dakota, Brandi (Jim) Fuchs of Hoskins, 8 grandchildren Kalob Fuchs, Jayden Fuchs, Kody Fuchs, Khloie Fuchs, Breanna Fuchs, Brandon Sovereign, Shana Zerr, and Amber Sovereign, three great grand-children Kyro, Rhylie, and Marryn, siblings Ellen (Richard) Bermel of Randolph, Frank (Susie) Wattier of Randolph, Mila (Gary) Anderson of Coleridge, Kenny (Bonny) Wattier of Randolph, Sharon Sanford of Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by parents Walter and Alvena, brother Russell, 1 granddaughter Katherine Fuchs. Casket bearers will be Gerry’s grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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    HOSKINS – Funeral service for Gerald L. “Gerry” Wattier, 82, of Hoskins will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Deacon John Mines officiating. Graveside service... View Obituary & Service Information

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