We are sad to announce that on January 10, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Raymond Francis Watkins of Spirit Lake, Iowa. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Francis Watkins to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clifford Watkins and Alice Watkins (Morris); his son Jay; his stepson Brian Sangl; and his siblings, George, Dorothy and Donna.

He is survived by : his former life partner Frances Hagedorn; his wife Janice Sangl; his children, Ray Watkins, Jr. (Suzanne) of Green Bay, WI, Robin Watkins (Dianne) of Spirit Lake, Perry Watkins (Sue) of Washington, Heidi Watkins (Casey) of Spirit Lake, Melissa Johnson (Tony) of Chester, SD, Kris Hoss (Mark), Orv Sangl and Julie Lamaack (Gene); and his brother Melvin Watkins of New Mexico. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home & Crematory