Jerald L. Watgen, 95, of Aurora, IL passed away on March 20, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1928 in Aurora, IL the son of Nicholas and Margaret (Schneider) Watgen. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. For 30 years he worked in various capacities at Austin Western and later went on to Fermilab where he retired after many years of dedicated service. Jerald was very handy and will always be remembered for his ability to fix just about anything.
He is survived by his wife Dolores of 46 years; children, Wayne “Butch” (Mary) Watgen and Diane Federman; step-children, Denise Hernandez and Brian Plant; sister, Elaine Little and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edwin, Richard, and Robert Watgen; son, David Watgen and step-son Daren Plant.
Family will be receiving guests on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel 620 5th Street, Aurora, IL 60505. Burial will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park, Aurora, IL.
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