Eileen Watson, age 81, of Antigo died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home.
Eileen was born on June 13, 1934 to the late Therman and Leota (Eldridge) Tackett in White Lake.
She was united in marriage to Carrol Wickersheim March 8, 1952. Carrol preceded her in death in 1988. She married William Watson in April of 1999. He preceded her in death in 2006. During her marriage to William, the couple lived in Greenville. She returned to the Antigo area in November of 2015.
Eileen attended White Lake High School. She was a homemaker and also worked at Eastview Manor, Polar Manufacturing, and Apsen Valley Corporation.
Eileen was a member of Four Corners Assembly of God Church.
Eileen enjoyed sewing for her girls, gardening, canning and bowling.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Carolyn (Mike) Kubitz of Polar, Chris (Marty) Messer of Bryant, Regina (Mike) McDougal of Deerbrook, Cindy (Ira) Leslie of Kenosha, 2 sons, Pastor Bradley (Gayle) Wickersheim of Waseca, MN, Tracy Wickersheim of Wausau, 2 sisters, Lavonne Bricco of Waukegan,IL, Jackie Holbrook of White Lake, a brother, Herman (Laurie) Tackett of Phlox, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 soon to arrive great grandchildren, and her special friend Bob Holton. Eileen is also survived by members of the Wickersheim family and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and 2 husbands, she was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Amber Leslie and a great granddaughter, Lua Souza and a sister Mary Klooz.
Funeral services will be held on Satuday at 1:00PM at Four Corners Assembly of God Church in White Lake. Pastor Bradley Wickersheim and Pastor Marvin Kindle will officiate.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 AM until the service at the church. Interment will be in Elton Cemetery.