Oscar Gustav Watte, beloved father, and son of Frank and Leona Marie (Rowures) Watte, was born on June 5, 1932 in Long Beach, California. He passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home in Shenandoah surrounded by his family at the age of 81 years, seven months and one day.

His early years were spent growing up in Long Beach. Oscar attended school in Long Beach and later went to work with his father in the farming operation. The majority of his life was spent in Long Beach where he worked in construction and was a janitor for six years. He also lived in New York for a short period of time. In 1989, he made the move to southwest Iowa where he resided at Coin and later made the move to Shenandoah.

Oscar spent some time in the Merchant Marines. He was also a member of a CB club while in California. He enjoyed visiting with his friends. He especially enjoyed attending local auctions where he could find antiques that he could turn around and fix up to sell. Oscar also enjoyed attending parades where he could see the restored cars and tractors that he remembered throughout his life. Most of all, family meant the most to him. He greatly enjoyed the time spent with family and particularly any of the holidays spent together were very cherished memories.

Preceding Oscar in death were his parents; son, Jerry Watte; brother, Amel Watte and his wife Andrea; nephew, Jack Watte; sister, Alice and two sisters who died in infancy. Survivors include his two sons, Larry Watte and his wife Donita of Shenandoah and James Watte of California; six grandchildren, Daileen, Cody, Trinity, Chastidy, Britney and Heather; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Memorials are being directed to the family.