Joseph John Jaeger
Born: 12-13-1941 in St. Cloud, MN
Died: 09-01-2015 in Cokato, MN
Parents: George and Ann (Soverign) Jaeger
Joe was preceded in Death by his parents; George and Ann Jaeger, brother; Gene Jaeger, and sister; Patricia Benson
Survived by; his niece, Kathy McKay
Joe was born in St. Cloud Minnesota on December 13th 1941. He served in the Navy and was stationed in California. After leaving the Navy he remained in California for many years. Joe was employed as a common laborer for most of his life. Joe spent the final months of his life at Brookridge Assisted Living in Cokato, MN. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, playing pool, and looking at his National Geographic magazines. Joe’s view from his window at Brookridge overlooked the golf course and he loved to watch the birds through his binoculars. He also loved his coffee, potato chips, and going out for Taco’s with Diane, his caregiver. Joe died peacefully in his apartment on Tuesday September 1st 2015. Joe’s final wish was to be buried at sea off the shores of California, a place he very much cherished.
A sea burial will be performed by San Diego Burial at Sea.
“Lord God, by the power of your Word you stilled the chaos of the primeval seas, you made the raging waters of the Flood subside, and you calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee.
As we commit the earthly remains of our brother JOSEPH JOHN JAEGER to the deep, grant him peace and tranquility until that day when JOE and all who believe in you will be raised to the glory of new life promised in the waters of baptism. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.”