Robert E. Watts, 90, French Lick

Robert E. Watts, 90, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows.

He was born in West Baden Springs, Ind., on February 25, 1936, to Dempsey Nelson and Laura Catherine (Spoonmore) Watts.

Bob married Annetta Reynolds on August 24, 1957, and she survives. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings died in childhood, Elsie, Claude, Clifford, Anna and Mary; brothers, Roy Elmer, Harold and Orville; sisters, Marilyn Watts, Mable Wilson, Audra Apple, Myrtle Taylor, Bessie Kearby and Agnes Gromer.   

Bob was a member of Cane Creek Christian Church, attended Highland Chapel and Springs Valley Wesleyan Church.

He was a livestock dealer and retired as a union brick mason.  Bob spent most of his life farming and raising livestock.

Bob is survived by his wife, Annetta Watts; son, Mike Watts; daughters, Barbara Meehan (Danny), Jill Elkins (Eric) and Sandi Flick (Eric); eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Pastor John Moffatt and Simon Schwartz on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home with burial to follow at Cane Creek Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cane Creek Cemetery, c/o Darwin Beck, 5090 S. County Road 1175 W., French Lick, IN 47432, Highland Chapel Cemetery, c/o Vonda Albright, 11097 Country Pines Road, Shoals, IN 47581 or Springs Valley Wesleyan Church, 586 S. Indiana Avenue, French Lick, IN 47432.

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana.

Condolences may be made at www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.