Gerald Theodore Waggoner II, 76, of Pittsburg, died September 14, 2022, at Columbus.
Born on September 14, 1946 in Pittsburg, Jerry was the son of Gerald and Cecilia G. (Ensman) Waggoner. Jerry graduated in 1973 from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Physical Education. Jerry married Ardith Mitchelson and had two children, they later divorced. Jerry loved to go hiking and the outdoors. In recent years, he has enjoyed taking care of his cats. He was on the PSU School of Nursing advisory board. He also loved visiting his two sons and grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by two sons, Patrick J. Waggoner of St. Louis, Mo.; Eric A. Waggoner (Kelly) of Bentonville, Ark; three grandchildren, Braden Waggoner, Tanner Waggoner and Jalaine Waggoner. He is also survived by his bonus children, Neely Evans (Phil), Jamie Purdon (Jeff), Reed Robinson; and additional grandchildren, Corbin Hamilton (Georgie), Allie Weir (Derrick) and Garrett Evans, Blaike Johnson, Brady Dulin (Shaina), Levi Burks, and Jaeden Dickerson also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Patricia Brandon, and his fiancé, Jolene Zacarello-Robinson.
A Memorial Service was held Friday, September 23 at Brenner Mortuary. Burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Waggoner Family Scholarship at Pittsburg State University PO Box 4005, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS.