He is survived by his wife JoAnn Waldmann; siblings Patricia Sharp, Bill (Lois) Luster, Rita (Kevin) Baker, Allen Luster, and Linda Rainey; children Ronald (Amanda Walker) Waldmann Jr. , Tamara (Steven) Houser; grandchildren Holli (Chad) Fraziel, Addam Byrd, Amber Steffen) Riley, Thadious (Jordyn) Hall, Zachary Hall, Courtney (David) Cobble, Jordan Waldmann, Emalee Waldmann, Celina (Zachary) Adams, as well as several great, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Dawn M. Hall; granddaughter Jada Elizabeth Waldmann; and siblings Michael Waldmann, William Sharp, Gloria Strickland
Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, on July 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm.
