Millard Watrous

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ingeborg; his parents Millard Fillmore Watrous and Marie (Ortiz) Watrous; and his sisters Mary Ruth Alverez and Gertrude Elizabeth Watrous; in addition to his son-in-law, Roger Brown. He is survived by his daughter Ruth Yount and her husband Dan; his daughter Gabriele Watrous-Stickley and her husband Doug; and his daughter Deborah Brown. He is also survived by four granddaughters – Kristina Randall and her husband Andy; Catherine Yount, Gabriele Yount, and Anja Stevens and her husband Alex; He also has three great-grandchildren – Troy, Lance and Rosslyn.

Millard was a proud Army veteran, who joined the Army shortly after World War II combat ended. His first assignment after his basic training was in then-occupied northern Japan, where he served for four years. Subsequent overseas assignments included multiple tours in Germany, and two tours in the Republic of Vietnam, where he earned two Bronze Stars. He retired from the Army in February, 1973, completing over 26 years of distinguished and faithful service. After retiring from the Army, Millard completed a second career, retiring from the US Postal Service. In his remaining years, he enjoyed his family, travel and numerous hobbies, most notably wood-carving and gardening.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on May 3, 2022, at the Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen.

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