11/20/2023
Danny L. Watson, 74, of Flanagan, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 6:01 pm at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac with Father David Sabel officiating. Cremation rites will follow.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac.
Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of arrangements.
Danny was born on April 1, 1949, in Danville, IL to Guy and Ethel (Gaylan) Watson. He married Gale A. Schneider on Feb 6, 1971, in Flanagan. She survives in Flanagan.
Also surviving are his sons, Shawn L. Watson of Chattanooga, TN and Ryan J. Watson of Moorehead, NC; daughter, Kelly A. Kramer of Anchorage, AK; grandchildren, Triston, Alixandria, Grace, Avery, Dade, Kimber, Ryder; and niece, Nina Drollinger of Rankin, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond; and sisters, Beverly and Roseland.
Danny was educated in Flanagan schools, graduating in 1969. He received a degree in diesel engineering from Spoon River College in Canton, IL. For over 40 years he served as a fireman, training officer, engineer, and assistant chief and chief for Flanagan-Graymont Fire Protection District. He also served as an EMT and captain with the Flanagan-Graymont Ambulance service. He was a retired certified part-time police officer with the Livingston County Sheriff’s office. He joined the Livingston County Coroner’s office as a deputy in 1996 and spent the last 8 years as Livingston County Coroner. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Flanagan.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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