Vincent "Vince" F. Watje, age 76, of Willmar, passed away Saturday, February 14, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery near Pennock with military honors provided by the Willmar American Legion Post.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. with a parish prayers service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will also continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor Vince's life may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge in Rochester, Minnesota.  www.petersonbrothers.com