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Jeffrey Wayne Carpenter, age 71, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Hospice of Lenawee in Adrian. He was born in Hudson on March 30, 1954, to the late Wave and OLeene (Johnston) Carpenter. Jeffrey attended and graduated from Waldron Schools. On Jan. 1, 2004, he married Diane S. Gable in Williams County, and she survives. Jeffrey worked as a welder at Martin Sprocket and Richmond Machining. He then moved on to be a truck driver for B & H; and finally worked maintenance for Waldron Elevator.
Jeffrey loved raising his donkeys and for 15 years, he took part in many live nativities with them. He took part in all the Waldron Tractor Pulls, winning several slow tractor pulls. He also enjoyed taking part in the Kunkle parade with his power wagon and the Alvordton Plow Days. Jeffrey loved vacationing in his paradise, The UP, where he enjoyed 4-wheeling. Taking numerous pictures and posting them on the internet was another hobby he greatly enjoyed.
Along with his wife, Diane, he is survived by son, Kevin R. (Olivia) Yeupell; grandchildren, Justin and Katelyn Yeupell; brother, Lewie M. Carpenter; sister, Wava O. (Michael) Kramer; brother-in-law, Michael P. (Brenda) Gable; nieces and nephews, Tanya (Jeff) Beltz, Gregory (Lorranie) Gable, Mark (Heather) Gable, Derek (Jessica) Kramer, Brandon Kramer, Jennifer Burkholder, Amy (Andrew) Sauder, Justin (Lindsey) Smith and Christopher (Shenae) Kramer; and nine great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Jeffrey will be held at the Marry Funeral Home in Fayette on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor Kim Repp, officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Alvordton.
Words of comfort to the family may be offered at www.marryfh.com. Memorial donations in Jeffrey's memory may be given to the family for future consideration. The Marry Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting the family with arrangements.
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SCOTT AND PENNY FERRY
February 3, 2026
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