Jack L. Waldeck

May 21, 1949 - January 16, 2012

Jack Leon Waldeck, 62, of Farmersville, died Mon., Jan. 16, 2012 at 4:51 a.m. in UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born on May 21, 1949 in Springfield, IL, a son of Kermit Karl & Frances Mae (Welge) Waldeck. He graduated from Lincolnwood High School with the Class of 1967. He spent his lifetime farming Southeast of Farmersville. He was a member of Countryview Christian Church in Girard. In his leisure time he enjoyed restoring tractors and was known for building farm equipment. He had won the division title in his class for Illinois during the Illinois State Fair tractors pulls in 1993. He married Donna Kay Stuart on Dec. 1, 2001 in Ft. Smith, AR. She survives. He is also survived by:

2 sons,
Matthew Waldeck;
Jason (Pam) Waldeck; ALL of Farmersville
1 daughter, Holly (John) Schneider of Chatham
1 stepdaughter, Linda K. (Brian) Friese of French Village, MO
His mother, Frances Reener of Litchfield
1 brother, Douglas (Pam) Waldeck of Farmersville
9 grandchildren,
Katie Waldeck, Clayton Waldeck, Macey Waldeck;
Jackson Waldeck, Lucas, Camryn, & Abby Elleson
Michael & Devon Friese
He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Waldeck; stepfather, James Reener.

Funeral Information

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. No visitation will be held. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

Donations Information

Memorials may be directed to Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation (UAMS) 4301 West Markham St., 623F, Little Rock, AR, 72205.