​Dateline- Boscobel/ Prairie du Chien

Veteran


Donald J. Watson age 71 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Boscobel, passed away on Saturday May 19, 2018 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Madison.  He was born on March 28, 1947 in LaCrosse Wisconsin.  He was the son of Donald and Mary Ellen (Cody) Watson.  Don was a Army Veteran serving from 1966 - 1969 . Don enjoyed hunting and fishing. He owned and operated the Circle Bar in Prairie du Chien for several years. After he sold the Circle Bar , Don was a bartender for restaurants including Jeffers  Black Angus, Kabers, Geislers , Eagles Club, Boscobel Bowling Alley, Manhattan Club and finally at the Barn where he retired.  Don was also active with the Crawford County Veterans.

He is survived by two brothers John Watson of Prairie du Chien, and George Watson of Boscobel. His nephews Mathew Watson, Cody Watson, Jason Watson and a niece Jessie Watson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel.  Father Christopher Padilla officiating.  Burial will be in the Boscobel Cemetery.  Friends may call on Tuesday May 29, 2018 from 9:00-10:45 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel.  Military honors will be accorded by the Blake Semad American Legion Post #134, and the Gilbertson-Pitzer Radley VFW Post# 10393 both of Boscobel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Don's name.  The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.  Online condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com