Joyce (Gausmann) Watson 88 of Wausau passed away peacefully at North Central Health Care on December 3, 2016. She was born to Lester and Bernice (Bohnstedt) Witte on September 15, 1928.   She is survived by her three sons; James (Kathleen) Gausmann, Sparta, Raymond (Gloria Aguirre) Gausmann, Ted (Jane) Gausmann, Edwardsville, IL, two daughters; Cathy Kraus, Wausau, Mary (Art) Jobs, Wausau, one sister; Doris Marks, Madison, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her first husband Kenneth Gausmann, and her second husband John Watson and two grandchildren.       Hidden in her modesty were talents and gifts of music, creativity, teaching, thoughtfulness, patience, gratitude and owning the kitchen.  She perfected the love of a grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, wife and daughter.   Visitation will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Rothschild from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a service at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Pastor Rich Block.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery.        Family would like to extend a special thank you to North Central Health Care Facility and especially Evergreen Crossing for the loving care they gave to Joyce.  John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  On line condolences can be made at www.HonorOne.com