Jim Waegli Sr.

Jim Waegli Sr. age 77 of Kennard, passed away October 21, 2026, at his home in Kennard. A rosary with family and friends will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 PM at the Kennard Auditorium, followed by a celebration of life from 2 PM to 5 PM also at the Auditorium. Private graveside services will be held in the Kennard Cemetery.
Jim was born on May 7, 1949, in Tilden, Nebraska the son of Edward and Eula (White) Waegli. Jim was raised in several communities throughout his life, spanning from Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado.
After high school, Jim married Rosemary Springer in 1967, and together the couple had three daughters: Rebecka, Catherine and Lauretta. Jim married Judy Waterman in 1975, to this union three children were born: Bonnie, Katie and James Jr. In 1986, he married Donna Schmit, to this marriage two children were born: Shawn and Sienna.
For the majority of his life Jim worked as an over-the-road truck driver. Jim had several miscellaneous jobs throughout his retirement; however, his favorite job was babysitting his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing with his children and grandchildren. He loved hunting, woodworking, camping, cards and dominos with his family and friends and passing on his many talents to anyone with the patience, and a sense of humor, to learn. Jim will always be remembered for his stellar storytelling skills, and how those stories aged like whiskey.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law, brothers: Art, Gary and Dave Waegli; brother-in-law Petty Bone; son James Waegli Jr.; great grandson Kylo; and ex-wife Judy Harris.
He is survived by his wife Donna; children: Rebecka (Don) Schmit, Catherine Gall, Lauretta (Jay) Synowiecki, Bonnie Waegli, Katie (Farmer) Bailey, Shawn (Jasmine) Waegli and Sienna (Matt) Denker; ex-wife Rosmary Fritz; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; brothers: Edward (Patricia) Waegli and Francis (Gloria) Waegli; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services provided by Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. www.campbellaman.com