Friday, March 29, 2024

Obituary of Jerry Waite, 69

Name of Deceased Jerry Waite
Age 69
Date of Death 01/29/2013
Date of Birth 06/24/1943
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jerry L. Waite Sr., 69 of Blanchard, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1943 in Blanchard, the son of the late Pauline E. Waite and raised by his mom' s step-dad; Guy Tressler.

He married Linda L. Bathhurst on January 24, 1965, she preceded him in death on May 26, 2006.

Jerry worked at American Cclor and Chemical Dye Works and was a self employed drywall finisher for many years until his retirement in 2006.

He was a member of the Beech Creek American Legion. He loved hunting, fishing, shooting pool, playing cards and cutting firewood. Above all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a man that got a lot of pleasure helping other people.

He is survived by one daughter; Brenda (Jeffery) Russell of Mill Hall, one son; Jerry (Katrina) Waite Jr. of Bellefonte, three sisters; Paula (Carl) Smith of Pleasant Gap, Deborah Hoar, Cynthia Neff all of Howard. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Eric & Lauren Russell, and Kyla & Melaina Waite. He was preceded in death by a brother; Gary Tressler and two sisters; Jane Nyman and Becky Fiedler.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard with the Rev. Alan S. Eckenroad officiating. Friends and family will be received Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Schencks Cemetery at the families convenience..

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, PO Box 108, Howard, to help the family with expenses.