Jerome Jerry A. Waker of Casstown, Ohio passed away at his residence Friday, June 15, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Adolph and Rhuella Burgmeier Waker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Charles; sister, Betty Eckley; and granddaughter, Megan Davis. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jeanne Frost Waker; daughter and son-in-law, Mark and Margaret Waker Davis; son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Middleton Waker; grandchildren, Grant Davis wife, Stephanie; Kate Davis Anderson husband, Brian; Parker Davis wife, Kelly; Casey Waker Patrick husband, Matthew; great-grandson, Oscar Anderson; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas J. and Linda Waker; aunt, Rita Waker; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Jerry was a graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School and an alumni of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's and master's degree in agriculture. He was a first lieutenant in the US Army, was employed by The Ohio State University Extension Service as a 4-H agent, worked on farms in Plymouth, Ohio, and Troy. He was a vice president of equipment research and spray programs of ChemLawn Corporation. Upon retirement he finally fulfilled his dream of having his own farm. Jerry was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Miami County Farm Bureau, Miami County and Ohio Cattlemen's Association, Vandalia Senior Citizens, Circle Eight Square Dance Club, Tecumseh 39ers Camping Club, GMC International, and GMC Great Lakers Camping Clubs. The family extends thanks to Dr. Vyas and the Heartland Hospice nurses and aides for their excellent care during his last year. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, Ohio with the Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating. Interment to follow in the Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy from 4:00PM-8:00PM on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 409 East Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 or Heartland Hospice, 3131 South Dixie Drive, Suite 208, Dayton, Ohio 45439. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.