Nathen "Nate" N. Waldo
March 11, 1987 ~ June 12, 2021
Age 34 of North Branch, formerly of Forest Lake.
Nathen Norman Waldo was born in Forest Lake to parents Harry Waldo and Sue Gerlach, little brother to Leah and Matt. Early in his life Nate gained his second father Johnny and his younger sister Jessica and little brother Jacob. Nate was a hard-working Crew Foreman of underground utilities at STF for nearly fifteen years.
In love since they were children, he was married to Brooke and loved coming home to her and Diesel Dog each night. Through his marriage, he gained his second family—Nate was the son Carmen and Mark Schmidt never had and Collette’s big brother.
Nate loved riding his motorcycle, playing games of all kinds and being outside—especially at the camper. All of his interests hinged on being around the people he loved, if you were his friend you were his family and if you were his family you were his friend.
Nate was generous with his time and affection. He was a beloved uncle and godfather. He left a huge imprint on his many aunts, uncles and cousins with his infectious personality.
Always goofy, loyal and ready to help Nate brightened every room he walked into. While the world feels a little dimmer without him in it, we take comfort in knowing he is with Jake. We will all forever yearn for one more hug from Nate but the love we have for him will live on eternally.
A celebration of Nate's life 4 PM Tuesday, June 22nd with a gathering beginning at 2 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Please dress casually.
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I remember years ago when me an Nate just sat in his shed an talked about life for a good 2 hours. He would always take us kids for sleep overs when we were younger & he also gave me my very first motorcycle ride! His hugs were the best on the planet. Always so tight an comforting😞🥰 I love an miss you more than you’ll ever know Unlce!! Rest easy with uncle jake 🙏🏻❤️ Gone but NEVER forgotten!
His smile literally lit up the room . His energy was bright, happy and infectious. I am grateful to have know him all these years. Nate you will be so missed by so many. Hugs and prayers to his beautiful family and all that loved him. So very sorry ❤️
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss! Sending prayers of peace and comfort to get you through these unbearable times!
With love, The Bills, Bricks, Ficocellos, Krechs, Kollers, Krechs, LaBores, and Sylvesters.
Harry , Sue, so very sorry for your loss. God has his plans , which we don’t understand. Hope you can find peace in knowing he’s in a much better place. My heart aches for your family, sincere condolences.
For Nate, a fearless and loving guy who had the brightest smile, biggest heart, gave the best bear hugs, and had one contagious laugh!
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are you will always be in our hearts always and forvever.
Brooke & Family- with heartfelt condolences. Love, Courtney, Erin, Jessi, Caity &Rocquie
Nate was one of the nicest & hardest working guys I ever met. He certainly will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss, Jess. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are here for you as always, in our thoughts, sending all our love.
Forever My Uncle Nate!
Dear Waldo Family/Friends: We are so sorry for your loss. Nate sounds like an amazing person who touched the lives of many. You are all in our prayers
Nate could light up the room the minute he entered it. Your family has endured more pain then most would in a life time. We are sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Nate, you are so missed. RIP
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has been on my mind ever since this tragedy was shared. I have a cabin on Big Sandy, and I think that maybe why my heart hurts more for you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this terrible time. I am so sorry for what was to be a fun guys weekend ended so quickly for Nathen. God bless 🙏🏽😢
My condolences, Nate was a great guy
We will miss Nate more than words can say. We are so thankful we were lucky to know him for so many years, even though it wasnt nearly long enough.
Justin and Nate were always kindred spirits and had an incredible knack for getting up to no good together. One of my favorite shenanigan of theirs involved a jacuzzi in Nate and Brooke’s room in Puerto Vallarta. The boys decided to fill the jacuzzi up, first with water, and then with literally any soap they could find. What they didn’t know was that the mirror in the bathroom was also a window looking into the room and that Brooke and I were watching everything they were doing. As the bubbles started overflowing, we went in and told them to stop. We went back out and watched them keep at it, giggling like two little kids thinking they were getting away with it all. Then the bubbles flowed out of the tub and all over the bathroom and Brooke and I shocked them going back in to yell at them, so confused how we knew. Finally, suds started seeping through the exterior walls and us girls had to transform from wives into very furious mothers. Or at least we tried to anyways, and we managed to pull it off well enough that we got to go back outside and watch them clean up, still looking like two little kids, so disappointed their fun got shut down. It’s one of my favorite memories of all time and without a question a night that wouldn’t have ever happened without him. He was one in a million and he will be so incredibly missed.
Dear Aunt Sue, Sending deepest condolences in this difficult time. With love to you and the family.The Ehresmans: Justin, Christian, Hilda, Johann
With our deepest sympathy: Troy, Todd, Nicole, Alex and Cooper Mastec Eagle river
From the Microsoft Team that works with Juliane – Our deepest sympathies go out to your entire family, we know how special Nate was to all of you.
May Nate’s loving heart & bright spirit live forever in our memories. Our deepest condolences. Love forever & always, Johnny & Megan Kozisek
Ivo spent many nights as a kid at the Waldo‘s. Feels as if those days were just yesterday… I remember one night especially, Nate and his dog saved Ivo’s life. We are and will be forever grateful that God brought you into our lives, Nathen. You are sorely missed. With lots of love- continue to watch down on us. ❤️❤️❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Mark, Laura and Loryn Ferdelman
Thoughts hugs and prayers to the family! Love bert Miller Lisa myer and the family
Nate and Brooke were very welcoming when we moved in to the neighborhood – I’ll never forget how helpful he was that first winter, and how he always had a wave for everyone who drove by. His kindness will be missed.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Nate was a caring and thoughtful friend who will be sorely missed by us all. – John Steitz
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brian Morelli (XCS)
Please accept our warmest condolences, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sending all our love to you Sue, Johnny, and family.
Remember that we love and care about you.
With deepest sympathy,
To know him was to love him.
John and Sue – Sending love and condolences from the WSB Environmental Directors.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I have to words to express the absolute heartbreak of Nate’s passing. I send all my love and wish I could be there today.