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Joseph Paul “Joe” Watson passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 19, 2019 at CHI Creighton/Bergen Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 58 years. He was born May 26, 1961 in Omaha, a son of the late Robert and Rita (Towey) Watson. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Rita; and his stepmother Patricia Watson.

Survivors include his wife Gaile; daughters Klaudija and Olivia; brothers Mike (Beth), Tom (Ronnie), Bill (Laurie), Jerry (Kathy), Dwick, Jim (Dorene); and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Funeral Home, Omaha, Nebraska

In Loving Remembrance Joseph P. Watson

Born May 26, 1961 ~ Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 19, 2019 ~ Omaha, Nebraska, Age 58 Years, 1 Month, 23 Days

Vigil Service Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, Omaha, Nebraska. Celebrants: Father William E. Sanderson; Father Ryan P. Lewis. Music: Patti Hayden, Pianist; Tracey Bartek and Christine Davis, Vocalists.

Pallbearers: Mike Watson, Tom Watson, Bill Watson, Jerry Watson, Dwick Watson, Jim Watson

Mass of Christian Burial: Prelude Music; Processional Hymn #510 “Anthem”; Placement of the Pall—Gaile, Klaudija and Olivia Watson; First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6a, 7-9—Mike Donohue; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27 “The Lord Is My Light”; Second Reading Romans 14: 7-9; 10b-12—Mike Gudenrath; Gospel: John 14: 1-6; Homily—Father Ryan P. Lewis; Prayers of the Faithful—Rimas Reskevicius; Presentation of the Gifts – Sam and Kerri Canova; Offertory Hymn:#431 “Be Not Afraid”; Communion Hymn: #378 “Here I Am Lord”; Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Anna Canova; Meditation: Irish Blessing “May the Road Rise to Meet You”; Song of Farewell: “Quietly, Peacefully”; Recessional Hymn: #436 “On Eagle’s Wings”

Thank You. Your thoughts, prayers and expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated by the Watson family. They invite you to please join them for a reception in the Saint Stanislaus Parish Hall (directly south of the church) immediately following the Funeral Mass.

~~~ Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~