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WALDO John D. "Jack" Waldo Jr., 76. Jack was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 26, 1935. Jack passed away on September 1, 2012 at home in Summerfield, Fla. The results of a long courageous battle with heart disease and lung cancer. He retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company in Columbus, Ohio. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 347. Jack was preceded in death by father and mother John and Muriel Waldo, son David, grandson Brian and wife Donna. He is survived by wife, Beverly of Summerfield, Florida; children, Michael (Carol), Julienne (Kelly) Joseph (Anna) all of Columbus, Ohio; step-son, R. Scott Barnes (David); and step-daughter, Peggy Smith of Massachusetts; sister, Barbra Peer (Jerry) of Columbus, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial will be set at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, Florida 34478 (or) St Mary's Catholic Church, 684 South Third St., Columbus, Ohio 43206.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2012.

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Jane Pease

August 31, 2013

Von...a year already. We had our 60th reunion and we missed Jack so much. Hoping that you are doing well. Love,Jane

Scott Barnes

September 14, 2012

Dad,
I never said it enough...Thank you for providing the best example of a life well-lived. And thank you for coming into my life at age 7 and being the best Dad anyone could ask for.
You were always there for us. Your acceptance and love will sustain me through my life as well as the many happy memories of our family.
Miss you,
Scott

jane pease

September 12, 2012

Jack, you were always one to look up to. We soaked up knowledge at St. Mary's by the warmth of the pot-bellied stoves, and looked forward to seeing you on the football field Friday nights. We will miss you so much. My love and sympathy to Bev and to your whole family.

Judi Brennan

September 9, 2012

So sorry to hear about Jacks passing. I am sending Bev and whole family my sympathy and prayers.

jim waldo

September 9, 2012

Jack altho we haven't seen each other for the past few years you have been in my thoughts many times. We are cousins and we were called brothers most of the time and we were like brothers, always together in sports, work, riding and owning horses. We went to Naval Boot Camp together along with 16 other Hilltoppers. Bainbridge Maryland was a cold place in Jan., Feb, & March. You were chosen as a Master of Arms and I went to classes, took the notes and gave them to you to study so you could pass the tests. We made it thru, You went to Newfoundland and I ended up at GTMO Bay, Cuba. You, Bob, Patty and I were the 4 Musketeers for a long time and now only Patty and I remain. The memories like time are precious and fleeting. I wouldn't trade anything for all of the ones we had. I love you Brother. Jim Waldo, Versailles, in )( [email protected] )

Michael Murnane

September 7, 2012

Jack, I knew you as a football coach when I was in grade school and you played for Capital U. You were generous with your time, your skills, and your knowledge.
You are sadly missed by all.

Jim Martin

September 7, 2012

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. The last time i talked to son Joe, he told me tha Jack was fighting a tough battle. My deepest sympathy to all the family. I have Great memories of our time together in the Seebees and on the football field. May God bless a good friend and a great person.

September 5, 2012

We will miss you Jack.

Gene and Von Cattee

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