Philip W. “Phil” Waidley, Age 84, of Waterloo, died at Cedar Valley Hospice Home on Sunday, June 10, 2007.

He was born June 19, 1922 in Steelton, Pennsylvania, son of Philip B. and Carrie Weirich Waidley.

Phil married Susan Baum August 16, 1945 in Steelton. She died March 20, 2004.

His work career began as a patternmaker apprentice at Bethlehem Steel in Steelton. Phil also worked at Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company. Phil came to Waterloo in 1966 to work for the John Deere Tractor Works and after 18 years, he retired in 1984 .

Phil served two tours of duty in the US Navy in the South Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was a Pharmacist Mate with a Marine Dive Bomber Squadron from December 1942 to March 1946.

He was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church and a member at the Steelton-Swatara Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included woodworking, cooking and gardening.

Phil is survived by son Patrick and his wife Wanda of Livingston, Tennessee; daughter Michele Williams and her husband John of Blue Springs, Missouri; son Terry of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and daughter Victoria Clabby of Waterloo. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Chloe Adams and her husband Bernie, Randy Lawson and his wife Theresa, Chris Williams and his wife Kim, Michael Williams, Jessica Clabby, and Zachary Clabby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Robert Waidley.

Throughout the years, Phil received excellent care from medical professionals in the area. Some of his best medicine were jokes that he heard and then shared with others.

He was a wonderful Father, Grandfather, and dedicated Husband. He will be greatly missed!