Gerald "Chief" Waseskuk
January 24, 2016
Gerald “Chief” Waseskuk
Pleasant Hill
Dad passed from this life into victory January 24, 2016 at the age of 68 after a long battle with numerous health issues. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the “White House,” 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., with the family receiving visitors to follow until there are no stories left to tell. Come casual and bring a story or a picture to share.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Marilynn Waseskuk. He is survived by his children, Ben (Jan) Waseskuk and Lynn (Jason) Van Patten; his sisters, Benjie (Bob) Shepherd and Mary (Jerry) Van De Boe; his grandchildren, Aaron, Ian, James, Nick (Melanie), Damon and Jayden. He also had a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Our father never met a stranger.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Waseskuk family, 2024 Avalon Road, Des Moines, IA 50314. All gifts not used for final expenses will be donated to AA in his name because it works if you work it.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam Brown
01/26/2016
You were a wonderful great uncle to my grand daughters, and I thank you. My condolences to Benjie, Bob and Steve and their families. RIP Gerry.
Dave Johnson
01/26/2016
How can you say enough about Gerry. A true friend, an inspiration, and always there help!
Debbie
01/25/2016
Gerry was a very kind guy and was there for people to lean on when they needed a listening ear. He was never one to judge people, just advise them.
Annette King-Kelly
01/25/2016
I am shocked and so sorry to hear about Gerry! He's been in my life for over 35 years, celebrating the holidays (Thanksgiving in Frankfort, KY), birthdays (always Champaign Cake), car races, super bowl parties, and countless Sunday morning breakfasts! Always a great friend. We'll miss you, Annette
Denny Ryan
01/25/2016
Big Gerry you will never know what you meant to me and my family. I don't know what you saw in us but you loved us Ryan's! We tell ourselves you are in a better place but darn it why can't that place be here?? I will never forget the joke we use to call you Walking Eagle and you used to get that silly grin on your face and that laugh of yours. You earned your wings yesterday. R I P Flying Eagle Gerry you will be missed but not forgotten.