Jerry Wald, second generation of Wald & CO., Inc./All American Display Fireworks, passed away April 5, 2007 After returning from serving in the military, Jerry took over the fireworks business established by his father, T. George Wald, with his brothers, Norbert and Harold Wald.
Many remember these brothers as they ran the business at 208 Broadway in Downtown Kansas City. The business moved from that location in 1992 to its present location on 291Highway in Greenwood, Missouri.
Jerry was very well known and respected in the fireworks industry. He loved the people and customers that he met over the years. His faith, family, friends and fireworks were what he lived for and he lived well.
He is survived by his wife, Betty and his children, John, Dee Ann, Marie Deborah, Charlie, Karen and Kevin.
