Peter C. WATKINS, D.V.M.

WATKINS, CHOATE, HERMANSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 6/16/2010 at 23:06:10

Dr. Peter C. Watkins

June 03, 1932 - June 11, 2010

Elkader, Iowa

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. June 18, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church - Elkader, Iowa
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time. June 18, 2010 at Bethany Lutheran Church - Elkader, Iowa

Dr. Peter C. Watkins, D.V.M., 78, of Elkader died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Peter was born June 3, 1932, in Manning, Iowa, to Hubert and Virginia (Choate) Watkins. Upon the death of his mother, he was raised from birth by his grandparents, Walter and Maud Choate in Clear Lake. After graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1950, Peter attended Mason City Junior College for one year before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1954. He then completed a second year at Mason City Junior College and enrolled at Iowa State University, earning the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1961. Following six years of veterinary practice in Dows, Iowa, he joined the Elkader Veterinary Clinic. Peter practiced in the Elkader area for many years, where he appreciated his partners and his clients.

Peter and Donna Hermanson were married in 1956. He was a loving father to three children, Paul, Ruth and Douglas. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. During his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening and exploring computer technology. Peter is survived by his wife, Donna of Elkader; his daughter, Ruth and son-in-law, Bob of Champaign, Illinois; his son, Doug and daughter-in-law, Sue and grandchildren, Hannah and Rafe of LaCrescent, MN, his sister Joanne of Clear Lake; three half-sisters, Carol, Susie and Sally of Omaha, NE; and several cousins. Peter was preceded in death by his son, Paul. Memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Dr. Peter C. Watkins DVM, 78, of Elkader, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Peter was born June 3, 1932, in Manning, Iowa, to Hubert and Virginia (Choate) Watkins. Upon the death of his mother, he was raised from birth by his grandparents, Walter and Maud Choate, in Clear Lake. After graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1950, Peter attended Mason City Junior College for one year before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1954. He then completed a second year at Mason City Junior College and enrolled at Iowa State University, earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1961. Following six years of veterinary practice in Dows, Iowa, he joined the Elkader Veterinary Clinic. Peter practiced in the Elkader area for many years, where he appreciated his partners and his clients.

Peter and Donna Hermanson were married in 1956. He was a loving father to three children, Paul, Ruth and Douglas. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. During his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening and exploring computer technology. Peter is survived by his wife, Donna of Elkader; his daughter, Ruth and son-in-law Bob of Champaign, Ill.; his son, Doug and daughter-in-law Sue, and grandchildren, Hannah and Rafe, of LaCrescent, Minn.; his sister, Joanne of Clear Lake; three half sisters, Carol, Susie and Sally of Omaha, Neb.; and several cousins. Peter was preceded in death by his son, Paul.

Memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., with lunch to follow at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are handled by Leonard Funeral Home in Elkader.

Cedar Rapids Gazette, Iowa
June 14, 2010