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1960
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2024
James Yeager Obituary
February 10, 1960 - March 8, 2024
Freeburg, Illinois - James (Jim) Michael Yeager, 64, passed away at home on March 8, 2024, after an almost 8-year battle with stage 4 cancer. He was born in Cape Girardeau, MO, but resided for the past 20 years in Freeburg,IL.
Jim was a huge sports fan, loved all genres of music, was an avid wine connoisseur, and was an excellent grill master.
Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary (O'Leary) Yeager, of Cape Girardeau and his sister Patricia Yeager of Arizona.
Survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda (Boettcher) Yeager of Freeburg Il. Daughter, Samantha Yeager (Kristopher) of Columbia Mo. and son, Nicholas Yeager of Freeburg IL. Surviving siblings include: Judy (Rick) Zerr of St Charles MO, Raymond "Hank" (Jane) Yeager Jr. of Arizona, Barbara (Steve) Manning of Arizona. Mother-in-Law, Carol Boettcher of Belleville IL. Sister-in-Laws, Nancy Clark of Milton Florida, Judy Boettcher of Fairview Heights IL, Brother-in-Laws David (Karla) Boettcher and Daniel Boettcher both of Belleville. A combined total of 28 nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a great great niece.
Jim served in the United States Air Force right out of high school and spent his time overseas. When he got out of the Air Force, Jim worked as Asst-manager at Sundeckers for close to 20 years. As our two children grew, he got out of the bar business and transitioned into a new job focus as Facility Manager at the home office of Bakers Footwear Group. When Bakers closed, he accepted a position as Plant Operations Director at the Atrium in Belleville. He worked there until he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2016. Though he battled this disease for years, in the past couple of years, he worked part-time (when able) at Rosies in Freeburg.
I want to give a special thank you to Vitas HealthCare Hospice Nurses and Staff. They were fantastic and helped me ensure Jim's needs were met. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim's name to the American Cancer Society or Vitas Healthcare-Hospice.
Jim donated his body to science, so there will not be a funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024, at the Swansea Moose from 12:00 until 3:00 pm.
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PHIL ODOM
March 24, 2024
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of a loved one.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran,
I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable
and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
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