John "Pee Wee" Wachtendorf, Sr., 64, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. Funeral services will be Monday, January 7th at 7pm, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with David Swatek officiating. Visitation will be 4-6pm Sunday, January 6th, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
John was born on September 5, 1948 to John Fritz and Alma (Selzer) Wachtendorf in Yoakum. In 1967, he graduated from Waco High School and joined the Air Force during the Vietnam War. On March 14, 1970, John married Sheila Perley in Canada. Together they moved back to Waco, and John worked in the finance industry for 35 years, including Atlas Credit, and later retired in 2012. John was a devoted family man, and was also devoted to his faith and convictions of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He also enjoyed cooking.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Paul and Barbara Perley; and one niece, Kim Fort Lester.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Wachtendorf of Waco; a son, John Wachtendorf, Jr. and his wife Rosa of Leander; a daughter, Stacy Imperial and husband George of Florida; grandchildren, Zabrina, Angel, Phillip, A.J., and Sheldon "Hot Rod"; great grandson, Malakhi; sisters, Virgie Fort and husband Thomas of Elm Mott, and Sue Lawhn and husband Mark of McGregor; brothers, Ken Wachtendorf of Arkansas, Lee Wachtendorf and wife Brenda of Waco, Wilbert "Walky" Wachtendorf and wife Donna of Hewitt, and Wayne Wachtendorf and wife Wanda of Robinson; and numerous other relatives.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Wachtendorf family in their time of need.
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss of your brother and loved one PeeWee. May God bless your and be with you during this difficult time. Much love and prayers. Candy
Sheila,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you girl!
May you rest in peace my friend !! Thank you for everything you have ever taught me & the advice on how to run a successful office !! You are so appreciated & missed love always Jessica — Waco # 18 aka (hot rod)!!!
I was in Waco High School with John. Class of ’76. I am sorry for your loss.
Stacy, sorry for your lost, may God keep and Bless you and your family in this time.
Your Father has gone home to a more peaceful place.
Love ya, Rutha
We would like to send the Wachtendorf family our deepest condolences. May peace be with this family in their time of sorrow. Sharonda and Michelle (Atlas Credit Terrell, TX.)
Stacey,so sorry for your lost.Take care and GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Love,Cita
You will be miss dearly
I am sorry for your family’s loss. Brother Wachtendorf was a very kind man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
I’ve known John since I was 10 years old. We later became spiritual brothers. I now look forward to seeing him again in a paradise Earth free from all the things that cause sickness and death. – John 5:28,29.