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Erwin Jaeger Obituary
Erwin George Jaeger
January 14, 1942 - August 23, 2023
WATERLOO - Erwin G. Jaeger, 81, of Waterloo, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Oak Park Estates Assisted Living in Cedar Falls. He was born on January 14, 1942, in Maiersgrun, Czech Republic, son of Johann and Anna Grund Jaeger.
Erwin graduated from Aquinas High School in Fort Madison, and received his BA in Elementary Education in 1965 and his Master's degree in Elementary Education from UNI in 1969, along with a principal certification.
He married Kathleen McMullan August 7, 1965, at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Falls.
He began his teaching career in Charlotte, IA from 1965-1968. He taught for one year at Waterloo Community Schools and in 1969 went to Southdale Elementary in Cedar Falls where he taught 5th and 6th grades, retiring in 2004.
Erwin was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. He was an elder, deacon and member of the Nominating and Finance Committees. He was a past treasurer of the Cedar Falls Education Assoc. and a member of the Iowa State and the National Education Associations.
He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins and was a member of the Cedar Valley Stamp Club. Erwin also loved flower gardening.
Erwin is survived by his wife, Kathleen and son, Erich (Katrina Carrion) Jaeger of San Francisco‚ CA, niece, Christine (Ray) Tieso and nephews, Joseph (Kerry) Misiag and Thomas (Bev) Misiag.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Adelaide "Heidi" Misiag and an infant brother, Gunther Jaeger.
Memorial Services will be later in October at the Waterloo First Presbyterian Church with inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo.
Memorials are directed to Southdale Elementary School Library.
Arrangements by Locke on 4th. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com.
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Jack Darland Jr
August 28, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Erwin at Southdale Elementary for a number of years and we also socialized together... He was a wonderfully warm man and very dedicated to his students... I was deeply saddened when I heard he passed away...I'll always remember him with great fondness...He touched many lives in a positive way, he was a good man and I'm glad I got to know him...my sincerest sympathy for those who loved him and offer my humble condolences... [email protected]
Valerie (Egel) Stewart
August 28, 2023
Mr. Jaeger was a kind, patient and engaging teacher. I had him for 5th grade in the '89-90 school year and I remember him pushing me to learn and grow while doing it with a smile. He was really a passionate teacher and so comfortable in the classroom. I was lucky to have him! Condolences to his family and friends. He touched so many lives.
RJW
August 27, 2023
I was a student at Southdale Elementary in the early 70´s . Mr Jaeger was an impactful teacher with a desire to help us reach our potential as young people .
Nicholas
August 26, 2023
Condolences to Mr. Jaeger's family. He was an excellent teacher and a wonderful man.
Emily
August 26, 2023
Mr. Jaeger was one of the best teachers I ever had. He made learning fun and was very passionate about ever he taught. I have great memories from being in his class. He will be missed.
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