1919
James
2012
James "Bud" V. McWaters
November 11, 1919 — July 10, 2012
James V. "Bud" McWaters age 92 of Zumbrota died on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home in Zumbrota. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Tom Isaacson officiating. Burial will be in Zumbrota Cemetery with military honors provided by Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727 of Zumbrota. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:30 to 1:00 PM at the church.
James Vernold McWaters was born on November 25, 1919 in Red Wing, MN to John and Cora (nee Windhorst) McWaters. He grew up in rural Zumbrota and attended country school. In 1939 he graduated from Zumbrota High School. On October 20, 1942 he entered the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theatre of Operations during World War II and was honorably discharged on November 11, 1946. Bud returned to the Zumbrota area and started farming. On June 6, 1947 he married Lucille S. Raasch. They farmed in Minneola Township until retiring in 1979, when they moved to Zumbrota. Bud worked as the maintenance man at the Towers in Zumbrota for several years and at Halter Terrace for three years. Bud enjoyed golfing, watching sports and attending his grandchildren's sporting and school events. Bud was a member of Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727 and United Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bud is survived by his wife, Lucille, son, George (Debra) McWaters of Wanamingo; daughters, Cindy (Tom) Thompson and Becky (Marvin) Gill, both of Zumbrota; nine grandchildren, Chad (Alisha) McWaters, Matt (Karoline) McWaters, Calie (Josh) Schaefer, Sara (Cory) Benda, Tonya Loken, Shawn (Shawn Drury) Thompson, Travis (Megan) Gill, Jason (Hillary) Gill, and Christina (Jason) Ryan; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora; brothers, Gerald and Duane McWaters and sister, Eileen Lexvold.
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
James Vernold McWaters was born on November 25, 1919 in Red Wing, MN to John and Cora (nee Windhorst) McWaters. He grew up in rural Zumbrota and attended country school. In 1939 he graduated from Zumbrota High School. On October 20, 1942 he entered the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theatre of Operations during World War II and was honorably discharged on November 11, 1946. Bud returned to the Zumbrota area and started farming. On June 6, 1947 he married Lucille S. Raasch. They farmed in Minneola Township until retiring in 1979, when they moved to Zumbrota. Bud worked as the maintenance man at the Towers in Zumbrota for several years and at Halter Terrace for three years. Bud enjoyed golfing, watching sports and attending his grandchildren's sporting and school events. Bud was a member of Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727 and United Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bud is survived by his wife, Lucille, son, George (Debra) McWaters of Wanamingo; daughters, Cindy (Tom) Thompson and Becky (Marvin) Gill, both of Zumbrota; nine grandchildren, Chad (Alisha) McWaters, Matt (Karoline) McWaters, Calie (Josh) Schaefer, Sara (Cory) Benda, Tonya Loken, Shawn (Shawn Drury) Thompson, Travis (Megan) Gill, Jason (Hillary) Gill, and Christina (Jason) Ryan; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora; brothers, Gerald and Duane McWaters and sister, Eileen Lexvold.
Visitation
JUL 12. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Service
JUL 12. 1:00 PM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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