Timmy (Tim) A. Watkins, age 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Tim was born in South Milwaukee on March 7, 1963 to Robert and Lucille (nee: Visocky) Watkins. He was a 1981 graduate from J.I. Case High School. Tim was employed at Apple Valley/Clayton House as a maintenance engineer. From there, he went on to work for UW-Parkside, also in the maintenance department. Tim did retire from UW-Parkside three years ago. He has been enjoying his retirement relaxing at home, doing yard work and gardening, and expanding his cooking talents. Tim liked traveling to other countries, especially Thailand. He enjoyed China and Asian buffets where he met with many of his friends.

Surviving are his six siblings; Kathy and Joe Anderson from Kenosha, Debbie and Kurt Krebs from Port Washington, Terry Watkins of Juneau County, Darrell Watkins from Franklin, Tammy Watkins from Racine and Sherry Laplante from Grafton; also nieces, nephews, 2 godchildren, other relatives and friends. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucille; twin nephews, Taylor and Tyler Watkins; and niece, Haley Keisner.

Service Details

A graveside service for Timmy will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5600 Holy Cross Road, Racine on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:30am. Family and friends will meet in the cemetery parking lot by 10:15am.