Eugene Arthur Watkins

Eugene Arthur Watkins was born November 22, 1954, in Comfrey, MN to Arthur and Viola (Kotten) Watkins. Eugene was from a large family who loved him very much. They cared for him, played with him, and took joy in his joy. Eugene had Down's Syndrome and was served by Community Options & Resources for more than 40 years. He had devoted staff and long time housemates who were also his friends. Eugene worked for Mankato Rehabilitation CI. He loved swimming and baseball, and was a member of the silver medal baseball team at the International Special Olympics in 1986. Eugene was also an avid fan of Elvis, singing "Love Me Tender" to his parents on their 50th wedding anniversary and to any baby he was privileged to hold. God has taken our special son, brother, uncle, friend and housemate. We will miss him but we know he is at peace. He is survived by mother Viola of Comfrey; siblings- Rita (Dennis) Heidelberger of Fergus Falls, Carol Watkins of Comfrey, Jessica Watkins of Edgeley, ND, Peter (Tanya) Watkins of Butterfield, Patrick (Patti) Watkins of Woodbury, Daniel (Cindy) Watkins of Saratoga, CA, Samuel (Michelle) Watkins of Hector, Alice Wills of St. Peter, and Randall (Michelle) Watkins of El Dorado Hills, CA; uncle Ivan Kotten of Sleepy Eye; aunts- Marie Jones of Owatonna, and Jenny and Laura Lorenz of Trimont; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; siblings- Catherine and William (Anna) Watkins; and nephew Larramy. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, July 24, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Comfrey Chapel 101 N. Field Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Monday, July 25, 2016 St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey 218 Field St. N Not Given, Minnesota, United States 56019 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, July 25, 2016 St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey 218 Field St. N Not Given, Minnesota, United States 56019 Interment Information St. Paul Catholic Cemetery N Hwy 258 Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Luncheon Luncheon to follow interment at the Comfrey Community Center.