Gerald Richard Waugh
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Memorial services for Gerald Richard Waugh, 95, Wichita, KS, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence, KS. Gerald passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, KS.
Gerald was born on February 12, 1927, in Wellington, KS, the son of Joe and Camilla (Carson) Waugh.
Survivors include his children: Marc (Kathy) Waugh, Carrie (Randy) Spear, Sarah (Craige) Wamsley; stepchildren: John Ranson, Tricia Boeken, Cindy Curfman, Missy May; and 18 grandchildren.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings: Ben and Mary Margaret; first wife, Ada Hatfield Waugh; second wife, Dolores Anderson Waugh.
Gerald was a high school athlete and played basketball at the University of Kansas (1947-51). He was a KU Assistant Basketball Coach (1957-61), as well as a high school and college basketball coach in various states over the years. In later life, he was a KU Assistant Athletic Director and coached KU Men’s and Women’s Golf. He helped develop Alvamar Golf Club in Lawrence. He also helped form the Kansas Golf Foundation, was a 10-yr. member of the US Golf Association and named to the Kansas Golf Association Hall of Fame. Other accolades include being recognized at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and KU Sports Hall of Fame. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a loyal friend and mentor to many. Over his lifetime relationships were most meaningful to him and he will be missed dearly by all.
Golf was always a constant in Gerald’s life. He was self-taught and grew up playing at his hometown golf course in Wellington. Because of his love for golf and youth golf, the family would like any memorial contributions be made in Gerald’s name to the Kansas Golf Foundation www.kansasgolffoundation.org , Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship n or the Jerry Waugh KU Women’s Golf Endowment, Attn: KU Endowment gift processing, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS. 66044-0928 (make checks to: KU Endowment) or donate online at https://kuendowment.org/
Coach Waugh was a great gentleman. So fortunate to have known him
Rest Gerald, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, at the end of WWII.
Will miss you. Jerry was a great golfing partner.
George A Bocquin.
Sarah and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Sarah and family,
Blessings to you on the passing of your dear father. During my years in Lawrence as a high school math teacher, it was a pleasure to know you and him. His personal and professional resume is admirable. I hope your memories console and support you.
Bill Harrington
My condolences to the Waugh family. So very sorry for the loss of Jerry. Just found out today (Fri 8-11-2023). He was my dad’s best friend, and such a great friend / support to our family. Jerry had a great sense of humor. Even with his body language. And I just remember him always having a wonderful smile on his face. He was such a caring person. Jerry will continue to be missed and celebrated by many.