Newton Tucker

Newton J. Tucker, age 95 of Watertown, left for his final fishing destination on Thursday, October 4 from the Prairie Gardens Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie. The Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. Newt was born on March 3, 1923 to Wilbur and Margaret Tucker in Pierpont, South Dakota. Newt graduated from Pierpont High School and then served his country with distinction in the South Pacific during World War II as a member of the United States Navy. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 189. After the service Newt moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and there met his wife Lucille. They were married on August 21, 1948 and enjoyed 70 great years of marriage. Newt and Lucille settled in Watertown in 1953 where he operated his own sod company and then worked for Midland LP Gas Company, retiring in 1986. After retiring, He and Lucille enjoyed many family trips and camping outings. They made their two-three yearly trips to Branson, Missouri and visited the apple orchards of Wisconsin in spring and fall with fellow family members. Newt's two most enjoyable activities were family outings and/or trips with his large extended family members, and his spring and fall fishing trips with his brothers. He was an avid Brewers and Packers fan. Survived by his wife Lucille, two sons Vernon (Lynn) of Watertown, Donald (Donna Volk) of Sun Prairie, son-in-law Daniel Sellnow of Delevan, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters, and one sister-in-law. He is also survived by many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, daughter Patricia, four brothers, one sister, nine sisters-in-law, and eight brothers-in-law. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 20 at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Watertown. Visitation will be held at 10:30 with the service at 11:30. A Military Honor Guard will celebrate his service. Memorials may be given to the Watertown American Legion Post 189. On-line condolences may be sent to www.watertownwifuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Prairie Gardens Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie and Agrace Hospice for their kindness, support, and care.

Visitation

Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Schmutlzer-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service
500 Welsh Road Watertown 53098, United States

Service

Saturday, October 20, 2018 11:30 AM
Schmutlzer-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service
500 Welsh Road Watertown 53098, United States