Comments on: Jerry Waldie — Congressman, Assembly Majority Leader, Humorist — Dead at 84

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By: Carolyn Colarich Critz

Carolyn Colarich Critz — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:44:36 +0000

Jerry Waldie gave me my first job back in 1971 clipping articles of interest for his Congressional office from all of the local papers and pasting them in a book for him. He sent signed letters to people marking milestones in their careers and personal lives. This part-time job enabled me to pay my way to Germany in the summer of 1972 to be a cultural exchange student in Germany. I admit I probably got the job through nepotism – my Mother worked in his local office. But it was a great way to see what he and others were doing, and may have started me down the road to my eventual degree in Environmental Management. The mold is broken and there won’t be another Jerry Waldie. The article is a wonderful tribute.

By: Neil Schermitzler

Neil Schermitzler — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:53:04 +0000

I met Jerry in the early 1970’s and became part of his Gubenatorial campaign staff and my wife and I had many coffee’s for Jerry. I also was fortunate to be Jerry’s drive when he was in Southern California and made some of the march across the state. What a great person. I have always valued the numerous correspondence with him and was saddened to learn of his death. He has been,and will continue to be, remembered fondly.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:27:19 +0000

Thanks for all the sweet comments. It says a lot about him – and you! xoxox

By: Sandy and John Ferrando

Sandy and John Ferrando — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:31:11 +0000

We’re so glad to have known you and glad we saw you at the “River”last year.. you still had that twinkle in your eyes! You we’re one of the
most genuine person I’ve ever met. We have found memories of running the store with Jeff and loved your support..You’ll definitely be miss
by many. The best to your family.

By: patrick johnston

patrick johnston — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:29:16 +0000

Jerry came to the Democratic hq in Lodi on his walk up the state in his 1974 campaign for Governor. It was a small gathering of active Democrats in a small Republican town. Jerry made the effort and was as down to earth as he was impressive when he talked about issues. He joked that he didn’t lose much weight despite the extended exercise. Then he ate another piece of cake.

By: Dean Misczynski

Dean Misczynski — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:38:42 +0000

I never had the pleasure of meeting Waldie (the senior one). But Fair Play for Frogs is easily the funniest, and maybe best, book about the California Legislature that I’ve come across (at least, that’s the way I remember it from something like 30 years ago). It affected the way I’ve read every bill since.

By: Chuck Cole

Chuck Cole — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:00:21 +0000

Jerry had a heart of gold and a commitment to making the World a little better for all. His sense of humor meant you could count on a smile ever time you saw him. He was so proud of Jon and will be truly missed.

By: D Takashima

D Takashima — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:15:26 +0000

Like Nancy Burt–I met Waldie during his confirmation on the Senate floor…during that time I worked with a good friend Roy Gabriel of the Farm Bureau seeking to defeating his confirmation. Mr. Waldie understood the opposition from the farm community. He was a great California public servant.

By: sherry cushman

sherry cushman — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:49:14 +0000

I think of the written tributes I’ve read so far, Jerry would have liked this one best.