Jerome "Joe" Waddell, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Beloved husband of Sharon Waddell (nee Funk). Dear father of Laura (Robert) Charpentier and the late Joseph Waddell, Kevin Garrison, and Sheila (Dennis) Schneider. Dear grandfather of Alexa (Aaron) Doughty, Marisa Charpentier, Cara Charpentier, Chris (Kelly) Schneider, Kyle (Katy) Schneider, and Savannah Garrison. Great grandpa or "Pampa" to Kailey, Canon, and Otto Schneider. Dear brother of Spencer (Mary Ann) Waddell, and Margaret (the late Robert) Korvas. Dear brother-in-law of Daryl Funk.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, John, and Frank Waddell.

Joe was a Past President of the Bonhomme Lions Club and Melvin Jones Fellow.  He was a life member of Good Sam RV Club and has held offices in the local and state level of the organization.  Joe was a member of Sheet Metal Local 36 for 60 plus years.

Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin MO 63011 on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be in the Schrader Chapel, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Joe. Please share memories with the family and condolences in the online guestbook at Schrader.com.