Gerald "Jerry" Waugh
January 25, 2019
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Gerald (Jerry) Douglas Waugh, 73, of Sully, IA, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, in Des Moines, IA after a brief illness, with family by his side.
Jerry was born September 3, 1945, in Mt Ayr, IA, to Clarence and Mary Waugh. He and his older brothers, Richard and David, grew up on a farm outside of Redding, IA, and graduated from Mt. Ayr High School. Jerry went on to play basketball at the University of Northern Iowa, where he was an All-Conference player and graduated in 1968.
Following college, Jerry married Terri Biggs, and completed 3 years of military service with the U.S. Army. After Terri’s passing, Jerry was married to Julie Anger. Jerry married his wife Marcia Martin in 1994. Between them they had 7 children.
Jerry was a lifelong educator. He was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent in numerous communities in Iowa, including Eldora, Atlantic, Ft. Dodge, Jefferson, and Grundy Center.
Jerry and Marcia enjoyed and were active in church, church choirs and youth mentoring programs wherever they lived. They enjoyed traveling together and attending as many of their grandchildren’s activities as possible. Jerry was also an avid fisherman who enjoyed planning and leading family fishing trips to Canada and Wyoming.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Marcia Waugh (Cunningham); his children, Trisha (James) Pipkins, Jim Martin, Mike Waugh, Jason Martin, Teri (Brad) Bowlin, Jonathon Waugh, and Mark (Zoe) Waugh; grandchildren, Jaryn Pipkins, Trey Pipkins, Jack Bowlin, and Payton Bowlin; brothers, Richard Waugh and David Waugh; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Waugh; and his first wife, Terri Waugh (Biggs).
Visitation will take place Friday, February 1, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
The family will be memorializing Jerry with a donation in support of the choral music programs at Union Park United Methodist Church of Des Moines, IA and the St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Sully, IA. If desired, contributions to the memorial can be made through [https://www.plumfund.com/memorial-fund/jerry-waugh-memorial-fund].
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Fred Matlage
07/31/2019
I met Mr. Waugh in 1996 when I was student teaching at Jefferson-Scranton. Over the past years we have kept in touch from time to time and he was a good friend and mentor. He will be missed and I sorry for the loss for his family.
Merle & Jean Boerner
04/30/2019
Marcia: Believe it or not, we just found out about Jerry's passing, and even though it happened awhile ago, we want to extend our condolences to you and your family.
We enjoyed knowing you both through IGHSAU Rep. Council and know what a great guy Jerry was.
Merle & Jean Boerner
John Jorgensen
02/12/2019
I played for Coach Waugh on his first team in Atlantic Iowa. We struggled some that first year, but we all knew how good a coach he would be. Several years later, he took the Trojans to the state championship game. He was a tough coach but fair. It was an honor to play for him. My condolences for your loss.
Janelle (Wright) Koch
02/07/2019
You have my deepest sympathies in the passing of your dad. Thinking of you all
Darrell and Pat Belknap
02/03/2019
We were surprised and saddened to read of Jerrys passing. We so enjoyed our short friendship before your move to Sully. Marcia, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you adjust to the loss of your best friend. He was a good man. Be kind and patient with yourself as you grieve. We think of you often.
Teena Lynch Gater
02/01/2019
My condolences to Jerry's family. I know he will be greatly missed. My memories of Jerry were watching him run the floor at our high school ballgames. He also played one year at Iowa State. I went to watch him play there and as a result I have been an avid Cyclone fan my whole adult life. I wish I could have watched him play at UNI.
Mike Haluska
02/01/2019
Marcia and family, I just read of Jerry's passing in the SAI Report. I'm so sad to have seen that. Jerry was a tremendous educator and an even better person. Everyone who knew him was just a little bit better as a person for having that relationship. God bless you in your time of grief.
Lori Danner
02/01/2019
Thoughts and Prayers to all of the family and friends. Jerry was a great influence on many people in the Jefferson-Scranton School system when he was an administrator here. So sad to hear this news. God's Blessings.
Gene & Vicki Ricker
02/01/2019
So sad to hear this news. We are so sorry for your family. We went to high school with Jerry and he was an excellent student, good athlete and a leader. We enjoyed getting back together with you after we all retired. Our prayers and sympathy are with you, Marcia and your family.
Ken Huelman
01/31/2019
Deepest sympathy to Jerry's family. It was a great honor to play basketball with him at UNI back in the 1960's. He had amazing shooting talent and could jump out of the gym!!!!!
More than that he was a super Educator and coach.
Again my sympathy!!
John Kinley
01/31/2019
Trish, Mike, Marcia and family,
I was so saddened to learn of Jerry's sudden passing. I have many fond memories of our times together at Jefferson High School, where Jerry served as our principal. I will always appreciate the support he provided to me as a teacher and coach, as well as the encouragement he provided to me as a fellow school administrator later in my career. He touched the lives of many young people throughout his life and made a big difference with his leadership. Chris and I are unable to attend his funeral services, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God Bless You All!
Keri Gross
01/31/2019
Jason and family, my deepest sympathy to you for your loss. May you find comfort and peace in each other during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Katheryn Russi
01/31/2019
Marcia, I am so sorry to learn of Jerrys passing. It was my pleasure to get to know you both when I moved back to Des Moines and so enjoyed our times together. There arent that many of us Mt Ayr graduates so I enjoyed comparing high school stories with Jerry. I valued your real estate skills and your friendship. I now live in Decorah so wont be able to express my condolences in person, but please know youre in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Marie Hunt Campbell
01/31/2019
Jerry was a great guy.His Mom Mary gave piano lessons to all of us Hunt kids. I think Kathy was the only teachable one. God bless you all
Jennifer Sherlock Lane
01/30/2019
Trisha & family, Im so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers.