Richard D. Jaeger

Richard D. Jaeger obituary, Brookfield, WI

Richard D. Jaeger

Richard Jaeger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield on Jan. 2, 2026.
Richard D. Jaeger formerly of Camp Hill, PA passed away in Brookfield, WI on December 26, 2025 at age 93. Born May 23, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Clara Jaeger.

He was preceded in death by his son Paul G. Yaeger in 2000. Richard and wife, Joyce V. Jaeger were married in 1961 and after 60 years of marriage, Joyce passed away in 2020.

Richard is survived by his stepsons, Michael (Kathryn) Much of Bethlehem, PA, Jeffrey (Jan) Much of Oak Creek, WI, and Bryan Much of Oconomowoc, WI. Further survived by nephews Scott (Mary) Jaeger of Brookfield, WI, and David Jaeger of Rockford, MI.

Visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13037 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM with a Service to start at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026.

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Robert Zellmer

January 29, 2026

Uncle Dick was a very intelligent nice man. He always treated me with kindness and was very welcoming. He endured so much throughout his life, especially with cancer, but still hung in there. It could have made him bitter about life but it didn't. I'm sorry for his passing.

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