Alan Watkins

May 22, 1956 - January 8, 2020

Alan James Watkins, age 63, of Redgranite passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2020. Alan was born on May 22, 1956 in Berlin, the son of James and Anne (Button) Watkins. Alan graduated from Wautoma High School in 1974. He joined the Marine Corps after graduation and proudly served for 3 years, including a tour in Okinawa, Japan. Alan married Kay Kettlewell on March 31, 1990 at Eureka United Methodist Church. He worked for 30 years as a machine operator at Hoffmaster Group in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Alan enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Alan had a special love for his dogs, Belle and Penny. He is survived by his children Cole (fiance Kailey) Watkins of Alaska, Ross (Kelly) Watkins of Madison, Cassandra (Preston) Kappus of Poy Sippi, and their mother Kay Watkins of Redgranite. He is further survived by his granddaughter Clara Kappus; sisters, Tracy (Marvin) Lokken, Kelly (Robert) Van, Michelle (Lee) Nelsen; father-in-law Richard Kettlewell; and many other family and friends. Alan was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jeffrey Watkins; and mother-in-law, Sandra Kettlewell. Visitation for Alan will be held on Tuesday, January 14, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral home in Berlin. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 11 a.m. at Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral home with visitation 1 hour prior. Alan will be laid to rest following the service at Redgranite Foster Road Cemetery with Military Honors.