Michael K. Jaeger Sr., 69, of LaSalle passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Peru.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Tuesday, March 28 at Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be private at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Michael was born September 8, 1947 in Ottawa to Albert and Marjorie (Green) Jaeger. He married Dee (Delyse) Bellrose on August 20, 1977 in Ottawa.
Michael worked for a time at Ottawa Silica, but most of his life as an operating engineer with Local 150, in the construction field; he retired in 2010. He was a decorated Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1967-1969. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal while in County for devotion to duty and leadership. He achieved the rank of Sgt. E5.
He is survived by his loving wife; one son, Michael (Norma) Jaeger Jr. of Arizona; a sister, Marjorie Bond of Arizona; brother Anthony Jaeger, his twin brother, Mark of Florida; a step-brother, Elmer (Kim) Brooker Jr.; and a very special and devoted brother-in-law, Kim (Adrianne) Bellrose, who had done so much for us. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchidren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Also, his devoted dog “Gunner.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, step- father Elmer Brooker Sr., a brother Charles, a sister Mary Lou Gorski, and a step-sister Mary Voss.
Pallbearers will be his twin Mark Jaeger, Joseph Wolfe, John Conrad, Tom Siebert, Lee White, and Tony Jaeger. Kim Bellrose will be an honorary pallbearer.
Michael has been laid to rest in the Garden of Hymns.