Jerry A. "Watty" Wattenberg

Age 75, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago, lived in Lombard for 35 years and a resident of Lockport since 2018. Retired from Currie Motors in 2019 after 40 years of dedicated service. After retirement Jerry continued to work for General Motors as a security guard. He was a gun enthusiast with a concealed and carry permit and enjoyed hunting. He loved watching old western movies and wrestling. Jerry enjoyed coaching youth football for many years and was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and two nephews, Franco Oliva and Jay Wattenberg.

Survived by his loving wife, Marie (Nee: Musillami) Wattenberg; four devoted children, Joseph (Angela) Wattenberg, Chuck (Susan) DeMory, Denise (Vernon Grigg) DeMory, and Dina DeMory; eight cherished grandchildren whom he adored, Grandpa to, Maddisen and Sofia Wattenberg; Grandpaw to, Nina and Camile Grigg; Zadie to, Jack and Rosa DeMory and Emma and Connor Drew; also survived by a brother, David (Lil) Wattenberg and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Per Jerry's wishes cremation rites have been respectfully addressed and a private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.