Jeffory Leo Waterman,&nbsp;68, of Farmington, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at his home in Farmington. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Macon, Mo., the son of Ned G. and Julia Hanson Waterman.&nbsp;

He is survived by his brother: Marquette Waterman of Ottumwa, Iowa; three sisters: Prudence Wallace of Morning Sun, Iowa, Annabell King of Oklahoma, Karla Runquist of Virginia. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Brian Waterman. Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Fox Valley High School in Milton. He worked for Hawkeye Steel in Houghton. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.

His body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds.

A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Jeffory Leo Waterman,&nbsp;68, of Farmington, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at his home in Farmington. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Macon, Mo., the son of Ned G. and Julia Hanson Waterman.&nbsp;He is survived by his brother: Marquette Waterman of Ottumwa, Iowa; three sisters: Prudence Wallace of Morning Sun, Iowa, Annabell King of Oklahoma, Karla Runquist of Virginia. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Brian Waterman. Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Fox Valley High School in Milton. He worked for Hawkeye Steel in Houghton. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. His body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds.A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;