James Watson's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

James Watson

February 25, 1932 - October 7, 2025 (93 years old)

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

James Watson's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunlap Memorial Home

Share

James Watson

February 25, 1932 - October 7, 2025 (93 years old)

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

James Watson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Watson of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Watson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Watson and Florence Watson (Jerome); his son James Watson Jr.; and his siblings, Walter, Raymond Watson, Annabelle Hein, Barbara Schuett and Dorothy Grulke.

He is survived by: his wife Janet Watson; his children, Jeffrey Watson, Jonathan Watson (Jennifer), Judith Watts, Jeannie Newbold (Jeff), Joanne Renz (Randy) and Jacquelyn Lenz; his grandchildren, Daniel Hodges Jr., Juliaunna Webb, Lily Watts-Young, Matthew Lenz, Katrina Bivins, Crystal Mueller, Linden Rhoades, Bradley Renz, Benjamin Renz, James Watson, Sydney Watson and Caroline Watson; his great grandchildren, Alyssa Webb, Jenna Hodges, Kayden Bivins, Johnathan Bivins, Keira Bivins, Michael Young and Marcus Renz; and his brothers, Robert Watson and Kenneth Watson (Janice).

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Dunlap Memorial (604 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wisconsin Veterans Home at King in memory of James Watson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunlap Memorial Home



Fri

Oct 17

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dunlap Memorial
604 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Dunlap Memorial
604 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James Watson’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James Watson.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James Watson and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help