Harold Edwin Watson, 89, formerly of Bruce, WI, passed away peacefully at The Estates at Greeley in Stillwater, MN. He was born on April 3rd, 1930 to parents William & Helen “Ruby” Heiser in Selby, SD. In his adolescence, Harold, Ruby, & his sisters moved to Northeast Minneapolis, MN, where he joined the Naval Reserve Air Force & graduated from Vocational High School. It was here that Harold met & married Dorothy Sierbenski. During their 38 years together, they were blessed with four children. Harold spent his working career at Honeywell & retired after 40 years of employment. When Harold wasn’t on naval duty or at work, he could be found traveling the U.S.A. with his family. He loved hunting, fishing, hiking, & biking. His kind nature & free spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

Harold will remain in the hearts of his beloved children, Kim (Don) Proctor, Lynn Watson, & Mary (Jay) Audette; his adored grandchildren, Jerrad Audette, Shawna Audette (Brandon) & their precious child (great-grandchild), Morgan Rudolph, Brittany (Jarryd) Berkness, & Brandon (Ari) Proctor; his treasured sisters, Helen Smith & Jane (Mike) Bradley; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family, & friends.

He was preceded in death by his wonderful son, Scott Watson; his dear mother, Ruby; & his treasured sister, Jean.

Public Interment with full military honors will take place 1:00 PM Friday, April 26 at Fort Snelling, St. Paul, MN. Memorials preferred to the discretion of the family, & may be sent to O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 11thSt. S. Hudson, WI 54016, to be forwarded on your behalf.