Herbert Morris "Rusty" Watts Obituary (1943

Herbert Morris "Rusty" Watts, 68, of Fremont, died at University of Toledo Medical Center on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Mr. Watts was born in Morris, Oklahoma on June 26, 1943 to the now deceased Otto and Vera (Branscum) Watts. Rusty graduated from Morris High School in 1961. He had been a supervisor at Ford Motor in Lorain for thirty-seven years prior to his retirement. Rusty had worked at the River Cliff Golf Course in Fremont until last year. Rusty was a member of the Bellevue Masonic Lodge #273, where he had served as Master in 1993-94. He was a former member of the Zenobia Shrine and Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo. He enjoyed golf and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Lou (Hinebaugh) Watts, whom he married on June 23, 1962; their daughter, Melissa (Robert) Smith, Fremont; their son, Barry (Tina) Watts, Omaha, Neb. Five grandchildren, Dylan Smith; Jason Watts; Michael Watts, Amber Watts, and Ashley Watts; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Willie Watts, Fremont; Cecil Watts, Kentucky; and Lonnie Watts, Oklahoma. Masonic Services were held at the Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia St., Bellevue on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Mr. Watts donated his body to UTMC for medical science. Memorials may be sent to the Bellevue Masonic Lodge or the Shriners Burn Hospitals.