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Joseph Yaeger Obituary

YAEGER Joseph Robert Yaeger passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Raymond Yaeger and Catherine Brown Yaeger. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Patricia Culotta Yaeger, his children, Joseph S. Yaeger (Laurin), Denise Y. Bordelon (Craig), and Darren M. Yaeger (Dawn); also 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Raymond J. Yaeger (Sue), Kathleen Y. Alley (Kerry), and Deborah Y. Long (Robert). Joe's request was that his body would be donated to the LSU Health and Science Center. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Notre Dame Hospice for their loving care and help. A memorial mass will be held at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1050 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, Louisiana 70458 on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. All are invited. Masses preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2015.

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Robyn Flanery

June 23, 2024

My sincerest condolences. Was just talking about the tower with him with plans. Prayers and love to your family.

Mark Tschopp

December 24, 2015

My condolences to the Yeager family. I am glad to know the son of Joseph. Thoughts and prayers during this time of year.

robert roussell

December 12, 2015

ms. pat sorry about your loss, mr. joe was a wonderful neighbor and friend will miss him dearly your friend and neighbors bobby and naomi

December 11, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Love, Carl, Donna, Madison, Mackenzie and Seth Silva

Linda Boudreaux

December 11, 2015

Patsy and family, so sorry to see that Joe passed away. May he rest in peace.
Linda

Edward Womac

December 11, 2015

Pat, my prayers are with you and the family on your loss. I have fond memories of working and playing ball with Joe at CCC and NFC. Rest in peace.
Eddie Wo

Calvin Helmer

December 10, 2015

Sorry to read about Joe dying. Joe and I went fishing a long time ago. When I lived in Chalmette. We caught a boat load of fish. I will miss him. He went to Redemptorist High like I did. I graduated with his brother.

December 10, 2015

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jeannie and David Bailie

carroll boudreaux

December 9, 2015

Just opened my e-mail and what a shock this is.
Pat and family so sorry and this is like losing a brother.
We were friends and worked together for so many years.
All my prayers will go out to him and his family. Rest in peace.

Diane and Patrick Piglia

December 9, 2015

Patsy and Family,

We are so sad of hearing of Joe's passing. We will remember him in our daily prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane and Pat Piglia

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