Charles Yerger Sr.

Charles Yerger Obituary

Charles Yerger Sr. of West, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his residence.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 11, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel in Waco, Texas, with Rick Lowe, Chaplain Ron Hill, Rev. Ron Oden, and Rev. Joseph Neeley officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park with full military honors rendered by the U.S. Air Force.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.

Charles was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Laureldale, Pa., to Walter and Ethel (Boyer) Yerger. He married Dorothy Woodruff on Feb. 15, 1958, in San Angelo. For the next 25 years they traveled the world with the U.S. military. After military retirement in 1971, they moved to Lacy Lakeview. He then worked for John Deere Agricultural Sales and Service in Waco for 21 years, retiring in 1990.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Yerger; his parents; and sisters Jean and Joan.

Survivors include daughter, Ellena Borel and husband, David; sons Charlie Yerger, Jr. and wife, Sandy, Glenn Yerger and wife, Gaylona, and Brandon Yerger and wife, Lesly; grandchildren Bethanie, Courtney, Skylar and fiance, Jessica, Jessica Roy and husband, Kyle, Ashley and Izabella; great-grandchildren Kody and Kallie, sisters Joyce Bair and husband, Harry, June Raihl and husband, Dave, Jane Kerns and Judy Nester; and brother Donald Yerger and wife, Rusty.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Jun. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Yerger

5 Entries

janet & Jay Fisher

June 12, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you Donnie on the loss of your brother, so very sorry to see this today but know your in our mind, sure had a good life and now no more hurts or pain, God bless you and family and know our prayers are with you and Doris and family always--Janet And Jay Fisher

Brenda Russell

June 11, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Chaplain Ann Pennington

June 10, 2012

What fond memories I have of visiting Mr. Yerger when I was chaplain for Vistacare. I will always treasure the woodcarving he made for me of the Ramstein Air Force Base Chapel. Mr. Yerger had taught Sunday School there and my Dad had been a chaplain at Ramstein. We shared many a fond memory.

My prayers are with you,

Chaplain Ann Pennington

June 9, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Remember the good memories.

Dale and Charla

Keri Jones

June 8, 2012

Glenn & family,
Condolences to you and your family at this time and for the days ahead, many thoughts and prayers.
Keri (Burton) Jones

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