BORN

1931

DIED

2012

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Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Dean Watrud Obituary

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A. Dean Watrud, 81, of Sheboygan went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, December 2, 2012.
Dean was born July 8, 1931 in Blanchardville, WI to George and Martha (Lehnherr) Watrud.
He graduated from Blanchardville High School, Class of 1949. Dean later earned his Bachelor's Degree at University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse and went on to earn his Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin- Madison.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Dean came to Manitowoc's Washington Junior High School as a math and science teacher in 1958, the same year the school dedicated its new math and science wing. Dean was appointed Washington's assistant principal in 1968 and principal in 1973. He retired in 1990.
An active participant in professional educational organizations, Dean was past president of Phi Delta Kappa, an honorary education fraternity; a charter member of the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators; and a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
He was a member and past president of the local Lions Club, past president of the Manitowoc County Council of Community Welfare, past president of First Lutheran Church, and has served as a board member of Family Service Association.
In addition to his wife Pat (Lohr) Watrud, Dean is survived by his children, Rev. James (Nancy) Watrud, Jody (Jeffrey) Wheeler, Julie (Kurt) Jacobson, and Jeremy (Sarah) Watrud; grandchildren, Andrew and Kaitlin Watrud, Colin Wheeler, Rebecca (Dakota) Waddell, Laura and Matthew Jacobson; a brother Harland Watrud; a sister-in-law, Inez Watrud; and other family and friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Watrud and a sister-in-law, Marie Watrud.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081. Rev. Todd W. Smith will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Additional time for visitation and support will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Ballhorn Chapels and Crematory, 1201 N 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Dean's name.
The family of Dean would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Morningside Health Center for the care and compassion shown to them.

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December 7, 2012

I have many happy memories of our family get togethers. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Lori (Rex) Billings

December 5, 2012

Bill Gamble

Coach, I'll never forget you and what an impact you had on my life as my football coach in 9th grade and as my teacher in Math and Science classes at Washington Junior High. I wanted to get down to your service but was unable to make it so I could show your family one of my cherished and framed pictures of all of us that played for you. I played right guard both ways and wore #21 jersey (same number as one of my favorite Green Bay Packers and a Heisman Trophy Award Winner under Coach Lloyd Carr by the name of Charles Woodson in 1997 from the University of Michigan Wolverines who defeated #8 Washington State in The Rose Bowl. Woodson was primarily a defensive player at cornerback but saw time as a wide receiver and punt returner.) But most appreciative am I for the times I had one on one talks with you as a teacher and mentor and the hard times i shared but our mutual faith in Our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST lifted me up and helped me to get to be the man I turned out to be and continue to be today as one that can't do enough to help someone out that's passing through "troubled waters". You Sir had a big part in that. Rest Well. William 'Bill' Gamble, Lincoln High School class of 1963.

December 4, 2012

Mr. Watrud was my math teacher in 7th grade. He made learning math enjoyable. I used it frequently in my nursing career. Thank you Mr. Watrud and God bless you and your family. Dawn Holsen

December 4, 2012

Cindi Sprang

I was very fortunate to work for Dean at Washington Junior High for 5 years before Dean retired. I truely enjoyed all the time I spent working with Dean and getting to know the family. Dean was such a kind and caring individual. He was also a dedicated educator. Our sympathy goes out to Pat and the rest of the family on the passing of Dean. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jack and Cindi Sprang
Manitowoc

December 3, 2012

Praying that the Lord will comfort you at this time. Lyle and Bonnie Stratton, Bowling green,Ky

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