Gene Waldron

Hiram “Gene” Waldron, 84, of Sumner, passed away November 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gene was born August 1, 1940 on Pine Grove Road at the family farm near Crystal, Mi, to Jesse and Doris (Braman) Waldron.  He graduated from, Stanton High School in 1958.  He married Willodean Fisher on December 30, 1960 at Pine Grove Church, a union of almost 64 years.

Gene was a lifelong farmer.  He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.  He went on several elk hunting trips to Colorado with his son and grandsons, fulfilling a lifelong dream.  He also enjoyed camping and traveling with his family.

Gene loved farming and hunting, but his greatest love was his family and his dog Benji.  He is survived by his wife, Willodean; daughter Fonda (Theron) Waldron of Carson City, son Lyndon (Julie) Waldron of Sumner; grandchildren, Wyatt (Rachel) Waldron of Sumner, Wade (Melissa) Waldron of Indian River, Weston (Brittany) Waldron of Kansas City, KS, Alexandra (Christian) Yaw of Crystal, and Bailie (Drayton) Rock of Maple Rapids; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Campbell, Ruth (Bruce) Christensen, Betty Cristensen; brother Robert (Mary) Waldron; and brother in law Lynn Fisher.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Darlene Throop; brothers  in law Albert Campbell, Jr., Robert Throop, Ronald Cristensen, Leslie Fisher, and father in law and mother in law Alton and Wilda (Anderson) Fisher.

In lieu of flowers, Gene would want you to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with your loved ones.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Renee Smith]

Willadean and family,
Sending hugs to all of you. You will be in my thoughts in the days ahead.
Renee

[Michael Oberlitner]

the community has lost a great friend. Sending my prayers to you and the family.