Frederick M. “Fred” Jaeger, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.
Fred was one of seven children born to Raymond “Jake” and Helen Jaeger.
He grew up in Burlington, Iowa and retired from the BNSF Railroad after working there for 40 years.
He loved bird watching, and was an animal lover, owning and adopting many dogs and cats throughout the years. He was an avid gardener and produced the most beautiful vegetable gardens and loved sharing the harvest with family and friends. He loved reading and listening to great music like Bob Dylan and The Band.
Fred was a very kind, soft-spoken, easy-going guy with a great sense of humor. Most importantly he loved his family.
He had no children of his own, but there were two girls who were like daughters to him and lovingly called him “Frad”, and a grandson who loved calling him “Paw Paw”.
He is survived by his life partner, soul mate and best friend, Susan Sturgill; sisters, Edie Jaeger, Donna (Rich) Hull and Diana (David) Jackson; brother Rich Jaeger; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; his daughter Erica Sturgill-Valdivia and son-in-law Juan Valdivia and grandson Roman Sturgill-Valdivia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald “Skip” Jaeger, Charles “Tuna” Jaeger, sister-in-law Lou Jaeger, nephews David Jaeger and Brian Hull and daughter Allison Sturgill.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
A celebration of life is planned and will be held at a later date.
“A life well lived is now at peace.”