May God bless you and your...
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
January 04, 2026


Gaylord, Michigan
Aug 4, 1949 – Dec 26, 2025 (Age 76)
Jerry M. Wachter, age 76, most recently of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away on December 26, 2025 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been a cancer survivor since 1977 when he defeated Hodgkins lymphoma.Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jerry attended Ottawa Hills High...
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JF
January 04, 2026

Elsa Wachter
January 03, 2026 | Family

Elsa Wachter
January 03, 2026 | Family

Elsa Wachter
January 03, 2026 | Family
My dad was one in a million. If anyone wants info on his Celebration of Life, please email me [email protected]
Elsa Wachter
January 03, 2026 | Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We knew each other in high school (Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids), graduating in 1967. I'm so happy to know that he had such a wonderful career, family, and life in general. I also had no idea he was living in Gaylord. We lost touch after graduation, so if I'd known he was in Gaylord, I would have visited, as I live in Traverse City. My deepest sympathies to Jerry's family as he departs for a much bigger dance floor. --Diane (Routzahn) Bolton
Diane Bolton
January 02, 2026 | School
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wachter Family. Jerry was a vibrant source of life, laughter, kindness and caring. Jerry will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Anne Harmon
January 01, 2026