Eugene D. "Gene" Watson, age 90, of Plainwell, MI passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at his home at Lake Doster. He was born March 26, 1925 in Riverdale, MI to Ernest and Ethel (Alward) Acker. Gene was preceded in death by his father as a young boy, his mother remarried and he was then adopted by Ira Watson. Gene proudly served his country in the US Navy. On March 30, 1946 in Hickory Corners he married Dorothy Reardon. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Bar in Edmore, MI until1955. They went on to purchase and operate Dot & Gene's Trailer Court, which they continued to grow until his retirement in 1971. Following his retirement he sold the business to his sons. Gene had also developed two plats, one as Watson Estates on Riverview Drive in Plainwell and the other as Star Estates on 102nd Avenue also in Plainwell, where his sons built the homes. Gene and Dot were members of the Arizona Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association and enjoyed attending motor home rallies. In his spare time he liked to go dancing with Dot and golf. Gene was also a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego, VFW Post #3030 and the Elks Lodge #1711. Gene was a loving husband; his largest accomplishment was raising a family he has always been proud of. Surviving are his wife of 69 years; children, Douglas (Sharon) Watson, Kenneth (Gail) Watson and Dennis (Liz) Watson; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Gina) Watson, Lori (Wayne) Layman, Rick Watson, Scott (Meagan) Watson, Jessy (Chad) Doxtator and Jenny (Jeff) Doychich; 11 great-grandchildren and his sister, Annie Pryor. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Robert, Arlene and Jim. Friends may visit with Gene's family from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church of Otsego with Pastor Darin Youngs officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell with Military Honors by VFW Post #3030. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Gene may be made to the First Congregational Church of Otsego, Reverence Home Health & Hospice of Kalamazoo, Otsego Elks or the Otsego VFW.