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Michael Waddell Obituary

Michael Waddell, 52, Of Jacksonville, N.C. formerly of North Aurora, Il. passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023. Michael was born on November 18, 1970 at Copley Hospital in Aurora to Andrea and Ronald Waddell. Mike went to Goodwin school in North Aurora then West Aurora High School graduating in 1988. Shortly after that he joined the Army and made it a career. He retired in 2011 as a Sargeant Major. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, and children, Greg, Justin, Madison, and Samantha. Also, his father, Ron. He was preceded in death by his mother, Andrea (Andi) his grandmother, Elva Veeder, his aunt, Patricia Schmidt, and uncles, Bill Veeder and Richard Waddell. Wake is at 2 PM Thursday, May 18th, at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, Wi. Burial is at 1 PM Friday, May 19th at Northwoods National Military Cemetery in Harshaw, WI.

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Published by Beacon News on May 16, 2023.

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Tony Toma

May 20, 2023

Ron, sorry to hear of Michaels passing. my condolences to you and family.
Tony Toma
Sun City West , Az.

Dave Hornburg

May 18, 2023

Thank you for your service to The United States. I miss talking to you. Rest In Peace......

Ron Boulding

May 17, 2023

Ron & Family....very sorry to hear the loss of your son..may he rest in peace..God Bless...

Jack Brooks

May 16, 2023

Mike, brother.... I am deeply saddened that we have lost you. You were one of the funniest, wittiest people I knew. We all are better men to have shared some time with you. The sacrifice and commitment to serve are not lost and will live on. You are Free brother, until we meet again.

Brent Mcglothin

May 14, 2023

I don't know exactly what to say except that Mike was the best person I knew and if I could be like anyone it would be him. The world is sadder and darker without him in it and I don't know if anyone can fill the void his passing has left. Till Valhalla Brother!

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May

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521

May

18

Service

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521

May

19

Service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Northwoods National Cemetery

4520 Lakewood Rd, Harshaw, WI 54529

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