"Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of David. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love. The children of Olive Culver: Ronald, Emmalou, Kenneth and Ronda."
David E. Watters, 73, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa.
A graveside service with military rites will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
David Ellsworth Watters was born on October 28, 1947 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Oscar "Abe" and Virginia (Clark) Watters. He was a 1966 graduate of Maquoketa High School and served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He married Linda McCoy in 1968 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Thomas and John.
Upon receiving an honorable discharge, David worked at Wilson's Packing in Cedar Rapids. He then moved his family to Maquoketa and worked at Caterpillar in Mount Joy until the plant closed. Shortly thereafter he moved to southern Arizona, returning to Maquoketa in 2019.
David was a member of the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O'Connor-Regenwether and the Andrew AMVETS Post #62.
Those left to honor his memory include two children, Thomas Watters of Maquoketa, IA, and John Watters of Maquoketa, IA; 1 grandchild, Kiley Watters; a brother, Larry Watters of Maquoketa, IA; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jane Collins, and a grandchild Zachariah Watters.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a David E. Watters memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of David. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love. The children of Olive Culver: Ronald, Emmalou, Kenneth and Ronda."
"My deepest sympathy Tom and John . .may you find peace knowing that your father walks with Jesus, and God's love will comfort and guide you. Deepest sympathy to you. "
"Tom and John, so sorry for the loss of you dad. We remember him from school and a lot of good visits over the years. "
" Sending my Sympathy to Dave's family. Have known him since he was a kid. Remeber a fishing trip he and my brother took with us, Fun times. "
"Tom and John, sorry for the loss of your father. Keep those memories close to heart to help you through this difficult time. Hugs. Randy and Bev Gobin"
"thinking of the family in this hard time, remember Dave from high school and the good old Fulton days-fun and friends.."
"So sorry for your loss ! Hugs"