Richard Walter "Dick" Watt was born to Helen Jesse (Simonson) and Robert Hardin Watt on December 21, 1923 on the family farm near Harper in Harper County, Kansas.  Dick lived at the farm his entire life except for the time served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 and the past two and half years, when he was in assisted living and long-term care.  He passed away July 8, 2023 at the age of 99 years old.

Dick married Patricia Louise "Pat" Ford on April 20, 1947.  They had four children: Nancy, Susan, Annette (passed away in infancy), and Stanley.  Pat and Dick lived on the family farm for 67 years until Pat's passing in 2014.  They worked on the farm together with their children and frequently had visits from nieces and nephews, who loved visiting.  Dick had various boys that helped him on the farm that became part of the family as well.

A respected member of the community, Dick served on the Harper High School Board and later the USD 361 Schools Board for 10 years, and the Danville Cooperative Association Board.  He was proud of the time he served in the Navy and being on the school board when Chaparral High School was built.  Dick was a member of the Harper United Methodist Church, Harper County Shrine, and the American Legion Jeff Long Post 104.  He enjoyed playing cards, watching and attending K-State sports, his dogs and other animals, and spending time with grandchildren, family, and friends.

Dick will be remembered by friends and family for his good sense of humor, common sense, patience, and love of children and animals.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Watt; wife, Pat; infant daughter, Annette; brother, Charles Watt and sister, Beth Carr; and son-in-law, Rob Johnston.

Dick is survived by his children: Nancy Donaldson (Norm), Susan Johnston, and Stan Watt (Karla); grandchildren: Brodie Donaldson (Lindsey), Cierra Gonzales (Gonzo), Tyree Donaldson, Payden Donaldson (Lauren), Joshua Watt (Megan), Jason Watt (Stephanie), Jamie Moffett (Josh), Zachary Johnston (Shalyn), and Matthew Johnston (Jenny); fifteen great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Harper United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Rankin officiating.  Interment follows at the Harper Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers are Denny Henderson, Lyle Manniger, John Gleichman, Mike Jacobs, Brian Hostetler, and Kenny Hadsall.  Active casket bearers are Dick's grandchildren.  Military Honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to CHS Football and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Homes, 613 W 14th St ~ Harper, Kansas 67058.