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.
Jim Ward
01/30/2019
To Richard and the family of Jerry Waugh. We share in your grieving at Jerry's passing.
James Saville
01/30/2019
I would like to extend my condolence to the Jerry Waugh family. I grew up just a few miles from Jerry near Redding, Iowa. We both attended Redding elementary before completing high school at Mount Ayr Community. Jerry graduated in 1963 and I finished at MACHS in 1965. Jerry was a great friend as we shared rides from our farm homes to Mount Ayr for basketball practice. Jerry excelled in sports and in the classroom. He averaged over 29 points and 20 rebounds a game earning a 2nd team all-state honor in 1963. I believe he also was salutatorian of his graduating class. He also starred in college in Cedar Falls and was a small college all-American in 1968. Jerry was invited to the Olympic tryouts and was drafted by the new pro team in Minnesota. Jerry is member of IHSAA basketball Hall of Fame. Jerrys dedication and service to others(especially young people) is to be commended and hopefully taken up by future generations. I am proud to say I knew him.
Mari Ann Limburg
01/30/2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful memories of Jerry and will be thinking of you.
Fred Muth
01/30/2019
Trisha, Mike, Marcia and family, My sympathy to you at this sad time. I share in your sadness. I have very fond memories of my friendship with Jerry and the years we worked together in Jefferson.
Terry &Darla Johnson
01/29/2019
Marcia and family, We were so sad to hear this news. We have many fond memories of Jerry as a school administrator and as a friend and fellow parent of adopted children. He will be greatly missed by many but leaves so many fond memories. Marcia I am so glad that I got to see both of you last year and spend a few minutes catching up. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Terry and Darla
Martha Glasgow Caron
01/29/2019
Marcia and family,
I have many great memories of time spent with your boys in school and of Jerry as an administrator. We are keeping all of you in our prayers and hoping your memories will bring all of you comfort in this difficult time! Take care!
Jack Lashier
01/29/2019
Marcia, So sorry to hear of Jerrys death. I loved it that you both volunteered at the Iowa Hall of Pride when we first opened! He was a great person and touched many lives in his life journey! I am praying for you and all of your family! Jack
Sue and Nick Richardson and Family
01/29/2019
To the family: We have very fond memories of Jerry. He was a friend and a great principal...innovative, informed and caring. He always had a smile and a fun sense of humor. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will be unable to attend the services due to prior commitments, but you will all be in our hearts.
Cindy Boyd
01/29/2019
Marcia, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynda Pierson
01/29/2019
I wish to express my condolences to Mr. Waugh's family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy (fagen)Jessen
01/29/2019
Sorry for your loss. Many prayers to the family.
Gary & Pam Cannon
01/29/2019
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shari and Stanley Engman
01/29/2019
To Richard and the family of Jerry Waugh. We wish you our deepest and most heart felt sympathies, on the passing of your beloved brother Jerry. I am sure you will cherish the memories of the years gone by. See you Richard upon our return in the spring.
Sara Adams
01/29/2019
I still am in so much shock about Uncle Jerry. I can't express how much he meant to me and how you, Marcia, and all the family must be feeling. The memories of his smile and laugh with his great big bear hugs will always be cherished and held close to my heart. This man was one of the best I have ever been blessed to know. With love, Sara Adams.
Roger and Jan Rosdail-Aegerter
01/29/2019
We were saddened to hear the news of Jerrys death. He was a long time principal at the high school in Jefferson where he served the staff and students with integrity. Often, when faced with an educational or discipline challenge, Jerry would listen, search through details and then follow through by supporting a solution which respected me as an educator and the student involved. He gave the world of education the best of himself. After he left Jefferson, we enjoyed visiting with him and Marcia when we ran into them at state tournaments and craft sales. Our sympathies to Marcia and to The Waugh family.