David Jewett Waller, Jr.

Later life, death, and legacy Despite retiring in 1920, Waller spoke the invocation at the beginning of each school year from 1921 to 1938. He remained active in the community after retiring. He was officially granted the title of President Emeritus in 1930 although the press referred to him by this title as early as 1920. His last appearance at an event of statewide significance was in 1934, at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Free School Act.

A bronze tablet inscribed with Waller's contributions to education was created in 1922 by Tiffany Studios. In 1927, the Bloomsburg State Normal School named an extension to the school's main dormitory after Waller. The gymnasium at the Indiana State Normal School was named the Waller Building in 1948 in honor of Waller. In 1973, the Bloomsburg State Normal School (then called the Bloomsburg Teacher's College) named its Waller Administration Building after him and dedicated the building to him.

Waller died on June 28, 1941, at the age of 94.