Robert 'Bob' Leroy Watts

Robert ‘Bob’ Leroy Watts was born on July 16th, 1935 and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 6th, 2022.

He was born in St. Louis, MO to Leroy and Carroll Watts. He was the oldest of his siblings, Ronnie and Julie. Bob obtained his bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry from University of Missouri and was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves. He met his wife, Lela, in grade school in Troy, MO where they grew up and were married in the 50’s. They had six children: Carroll, Karen, Stephen, Mark David, Julie and Mary.

He farmed, raised livestock and eventually went on to sell metal frame buildings for Bloom, Butler, Lester, Morton and Leading Edge. He was dedicated to his work and never retired. Bob advocated for justice and peace in his community and the world and lived selflessly as he was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, Torch Club and many other charitable organizations.

He is survived by his two daughters Carroll (Sam) Segrist and Mary Watts, his ten grandchildren: Sammy, Mark (Angela) Segrist, Katie (Tim) Loughrist, Jenny (Jeff) Davis, Jill (Jared) Cronenworth, Jordan, Brontë, Honor and Colter Foss, and Donny Cooper. He has six great grandchildren: Campbell, Collins, Lily, Julian, George, and Sammy.
He was an incredible grandfather who never missed his grandchildren’s events if he could help it and his loss will be felt deeply by many.

There will be a gathering at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carlisle, Iowa on Saturday, April 30th for people to pay their respects and have coffee and desserts from 11am-2pm. There won't be a formal funeral or service.

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