Gordon J. Waters

Gordon J. Waters of Cedarburg, Wis., went to his eternal home on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Gordon was born on June 21, 1934, to his late parents Raymond and Leona (nee Hannemann) Waters.

Gordon grew up in Cedarburg, where he graduated from Cedarburg High School. Gordon was involved in many sports, especially football, and was a favorite, loyal fan to his beloved team, the Green Bay Packers, win or lose.

Gordon was united in marriage to Janet Lueders for 70 years of wedded bliss on July 10, 1953.

He worked at Kiekhaefer as an apprentice in the tool and die trade and several other tool shops over the years. Over the course of his career, Gordon also worked second part time jobs. He started his own sandblasting business with his friend Rex Meinert. He worked at Neiman Apple Orchard and was a custodian for local schools. He retired at the age of 60 due to illness.

Gordon was blessed with a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in church choirs from the age of 7, participating at many churches and weddings as a soloist. The Lord’s Prayer was his favorite and always done to perfection. He was also a talented poet.

Gordon moved to Michigan’s Upper Penensula, where he and Janet lived on 12 acres of beautiful forest and frontage on the Menomonee River. After 30 years, Gordon and Janet moved back to Cedarburg.

Some of Gordon’s hobbies included hunting, fishing on Lake Michigan, where he earned the Salmon King Trophy and Walleye Trophy, boating, golfing, snowmobiling and traveling.

Gordon established a local long-distance skating record at the age of 15 in 1949 on Cedar Creek.

Because of Gordon’s love for eagles and other birds, you could find him outside with multiple eagles alongside him in the trees from his eagle call.

A memorial service for Gordon will take place on Friday, March 10, 2023, at noon at Mueller Funeral Home, 979 N. Green Bay Rd., Grafton, WI 53024, with Pastor Mark Rohrback officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 to 11:45 a.m.  prior to the service.

Memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine, Wis., are appreciated.

Online condolences can be made at www.muellerfuneralhome.com.