Obituary: Gerald ‘Jerry’ Yaeger 1938 - 2012

Gerald “Jerry” L. Yaeger

Gerald “Jerry” L. Yaeger

Gerald “Jerry” L. Yaeger, 74, of Camp Verde, Arizona, passed away November 19, 2012. Jerry was born February 16, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Harry and Eleanor (Elliott) Yaeger.

He attended St. Mary’s grade school in Phoenix. When accepted to a minor seminary in California he began his journey to Priesthood. Upon graduation from the major seminary and ordination as a Roman Catholic Priest in 1966 he began his services in parishes throughout Arizona for the next 34 years.

Jerry loved people, dogs, hunting, reading and tinkering with anything. He was loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sheila. Survivors include his wife, Marlene, and two cousins in California.

A visitation will be held 7:00 to 8:00pm November 29, 2012 at the chapel of Bueler Camp Verde Funeral Home, 143 W. Arnold Street, Camp Verde. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix following a visitation at the church at 9:00am. Jerry will rest at St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Mary’s Grade School or a charity of your choice.

Bueler Camp Verde Funeral Home assisted the family.

Information provided by survivors.


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