Obituary for Kevin M. Watring Sr.

Kevin M. Watring Sr., 57, of Melrose, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at his family’s farm in North Bend, WI. He was born September 7, 1963, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Burton and Genevieve Watring. Kevin married Sharianne Mika on February 9, 1985, and they were happily married until her passing in September of 2006. Among Kevin's many interests were gardening, fishing, hunting, cooking, canning, and carpentry. He also enjoyed spending time participating at his local farmers markets and visiting with his friends, family, and grandchildren. Survivors include his mother Genevieve Watring, sons; Kevin (Kellie) Watring Jr., and Wesley (Neenah) Watring, daughter Gennalynn (Ryan) Storandt, his partner Heidi Hamil, grandchildren; Preston, Ella, Theous, and Kasen, and a sister Kathleen (Ben) Rader. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharianne Watring, father Burton J. Watring Jr. and a brother Burton J. Watring III. A private funeral service will be held at this time due to the restrictions of Covid-19. A celebration of Kevin's life will take place at a later date for all family and friends on his family farm. For further updates please visit the funeral homes website and they will be posted when they become available. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory is assisting Kevin’s family in their time of loss.