1928
Ephraim
2018
Ephraim E. Waller
August 10, 1928 — January 19, 2018
EPHRAIM EVERETT WALLER, age 89, retired professional association executive, passed away on January 19, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 2, 2018 at First Congregational Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, August 10, 1928, he was the son of Everett and Ruth Emma (Little) Waller. He married his beloved Virginia Louise Harper on October 3, 1959.
Dr. Waller received his BA at the University of Iowa, 1951 and his MA at the University of Iowa, 1959. His military credentials include: Certificate of Foreign Studies. Graduate Council and Asia Society Scholarships Graduate (with honors), Strategic Intelligence School, 1955, Army Security Agency School, 1962, National Cryptologic Schools (National Security Agency) 1966, Command and General Staff College, 1966, Graduate with honors, State Department Foreign Service Institute, 1967, and Turkish Language School, 1968, Graduate, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 1972. He received his Doctor of Education degree with honors at the University of South Dakota, in 1981.
Dr. Waller was a certified foreign area specialist, cryptologist. He was commissioned second lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1951. He advanced through the grades to lieutenant colonel. He served extensively in Vietnam and later became one the nation’s foremost military experts on Turkey. He retired from the Army in 1979 decorated with the Bronze Star, Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Chinese and Vietnamese Honor Medals, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army General Staff Badge, and Vietnamese Combat Merit Medal. In addition to Vietnam and Turkey his foreign service included Germany, Taiwan, and Eniwetok.
Dr. Waller then became Executive Director of a thirteen state professional association, Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association, Sioux City, Iowa, 1981-1995, together with being a Consultant and Member of the Science and Regulatory Policy Oversight Council, American Crop Protection Association, Washington, D.C., 1990-1995 and a Member of the Interregional Coordinating Council, Joint Body, U.S. Regional Agricultural Associations, Dawson, Georgia, 1991-1995. He contributed numerous articles to professional journals.
He was a member of First Congregational Church, Sioux City, Iowa from 1937 to date of death.
Over his life, he was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, Interprofessional Institute, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Phi Delta Kappa, and Delta Sigma Rho.
Avocations included swimming, hiking, travel, stamp collecting, writing, seeing friends and family. Dr. Waller served his country with honor, was an asset to his community, and was a loving husband.
Memorials may be sent to First Congregational Church for the benefit of the Ephraim and Virginia Waller Scholarship Fund.
He is survived by his wife Virginia; his brother George A. Waller of Mapleton, Iowa; nephews, William E. Waller of Des Moines, Iowa and Thomas G. Waller of Seattle; niece, Elizabeth R. Waller Lovin of Woodstock, Georgia; and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by his brother William W. Waller and his parents.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, August 10, 1928, he was the son of Everett and Ruth Emma (Little) Waller. He married his beloved Virginia Louise Harper on October 3, 1959.
Dr. Waller received his BA at the University of Iowa, 1951 and his MA at the University of Iowa, 1959. His military credentials include: Certificate of Foreign Studies. Graduate Council and Asia Society Scholarships Graduate (with honors), Strategic Intelligence School, 1955, Army Security Agency School, 1962, National Cryptologic Schools (National Security Agency) 1966, Command and General Staff College, 1966, Graduate with honors, State Department Foreign Service Institute, 1967, and Turkish Language School, 1968, Graduate, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 1972. He received his Doctor of Education degree with honors at the University of South Dakota, in 1981.
Dr. Waller was a certified foreign area specialist, cryptologist. He was commissioned second lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1951. He advanced through the grades to lieutenant colonel. He served extensively in Vietnam and later became one the nation’s foremost military experts on Turkey. He retired from the Army in 1979 decorated with the Bronze Star, Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Chinese and Vietnamese Honor Medals, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army General Staff Badge, and Vietnamese Combat Merit Medal. In addition to Vietnam and Turkey his foreign service included Germany, Taiwan, and Eniwetok.
Dr. Waller then became Executive Director of a thirteen state professional association, Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association, Sioux City, Iowa, 1981-1995, together with being a Consultant and Member of the Science and Regulatory Policy Oversight Council, American Crop Protection Association, Washington, D.C., 1990-1995 and a Member of the Interregional Coordinating Council, Joint Body, U.S. Regional Agricultural Associations, Dawson, Georgia, 1991-1995. He contributed numerous articles to professional journals.
He was a member of First Congregational Church, Sioux City, Iowa from 1937 to date of death.
Over his life, he was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, Interprofessional Institute, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Phi Delta Kappa, and Delta Sigma Rho.
Avocations included swimming, hiking, travel, stamp collecting, writing, seeing friends and family. Dr. Waller served his country with honor, was an asset to his community, and was a loving husband.
Memorials may be sent to First Congregational Church for the benefit of the Ephraim and Virginia Waller Scholarship Fund.
He is survived by his wife Virginia; his brother George A. Waller of Mapleton, Iowa; nephews, William E. Waller of Des Moines, Iowa and Thomas G. Waller of Seattle; niece, Elizabeth R. Waller Lovin of Woodstock, Georgia; and seven grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by his brother William W. Waller and his parents.
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