Jerry Allen Waldo

August 1, 1967 ~ August 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Waldo on August 7, 2025, at the age of 58. 

After a long hard-fought battle, surrounded with the love of his family and friends, he has transitioned into the glorious, accepting, all-knowing light of the Lord God in Heaven.

He was born August 1, 1967, to Philip and Dorothy (Tharp) Waldo. He grew up in the Cass County area, attending the Cass and Marcellus school systems, eventually graduating from Marcellus High School, where he played football, ran track, and played percussion in the high school band. After graduating from Marcellus High School, he attended Northwestern Business College in Lima, Ohio, where he graduated with an Automotive Technology Degree. Upon graduation, he went to work for Hayden Beardslee Ford in Cassopolis Michigan. Jerry also joined the Newberg – Porter volunteer firefighters, where he enjoyed helping others. After many years of working at Hayden Beardslee, he then became an employee of the Cass County Road Commission, where he helped to fix and maintain their equipment. Jerry also made many friends while there, whom he enjoyed spending time with. 

Jerry loved and lived his life to the fullest. He was always there for his family and friends. Giving each one a special relationship that will never be forgotten. He enjoyed watching sports, NASCAR, fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends, and fixing anything mechanical. He loved learning new things and solving problems. Jerry was our family “Google”. He always came up with the answer. 

Jerry is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard (Dick) Draime and brother-in-law, Roger Wyman.  Surviving are his beloved wife Barb (Draime) Waldo, parents Philip and Dorothy Waldo, sister Sandy (Waldo) Fuller and her husband Jason Fuller, sister Tina (Waldo) Wyman, mother-in-law Kathyrn (Dennis) Morningstar, sister and brother-in-law Chris (Draime) Workman, and her husband Andy Workman, brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Denise Draime, brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Renee Draime. Several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, at First Baptist Church, 13021 Born St, Jones, MI 49061. Viewing will be 5-6 PM with service immediately following. 

The family wishes to thank the hard work of all medical staff, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Wagner Funeral Services, 1st Baptist Church and the great resources and wisdom of Centrica Care Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to give a donation, these will be given to Jerry’s wife, Barbara Waldo. 

Jerry will always be remembered for his hard work, compassion, and his big beautiful smile!

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