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Willis Waterman




 

 

Willis Waterman, 79, Roscommon, died July 22, 2021, at his home in the presence and comfort of his family.

A memorial service was held at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors July 25. Arrangements were handled by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.

He was born July 27, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Willis Arnold and Mary Ann (Szynal) Waterman. He married Shirley Beach Aug. 26, 1961.

His family moved to Roscommon in the early 1940s. He took over for his father at Roscommon Manufacturing Company in 1980 and remained the owner until it closed in 2009. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Shirley Waterman of Roscommon; children, Willis “Bill” (Bonnie) Waterman of Roscommon, Debbie Seames of Roscommon, and Curt (Jesse) Waterman of Roscommon; grandchildren, Calvin Waterman, Aubrey Waterman, Caroline Waterman, Jeremiah Waterman, Thomas Seames, Ashley (Trent) Hoffman, Joshua Seames, Kaitlyn Seames, Mason Waterman and Paige Waterman; one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Sylvia Gallagher; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mary Ann Waterman.

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