Stillwater Valley News
April 20, 1936
Edgerton Watson Dies Sunday A.M.
Edgerton J. Watson, father of Fred Watson, passed away at the Covington hospital at 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning following an illness of several weeks duration.
Mr. Watson, a former resident of North Webster, Indiana, came to Covington 6 months ago to make his home here. Five weeks ago he was removed to the local hospital for special medial treatment but the immediate cause of his death was attributed to pneumonia which he developed several days prior to his passing. He was 73 years of age. He was affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge. Immediate survivors include his son Fred and several grandchildren. His wife died 3 years ago and a son also preceded him in death, passing away about a year ago. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Routzahn Funeral Home with Rev. G.L. Wine officiating. Tuesday morning the body will be taken to North Webster, leaving Covington at 9 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the North Webster Methodist Church at 2:30 EST. Interment will be made in the North Webster Cemetery under the direction of Walter E. Routzahn.
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