Edwin Lee Yeager 1932 - 2008

YEAGER, MCKEOWN

Posted By: Deb (email)
Date: 1/6/2015 at 21:42:07

Edwin Lee "Dody" Yaeger, 76, of Burlington, died on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Great River Medical Center, Burlington, Iowa.
Born on January 12, 1932 in Burlington, he was the son of Edward H. and Florence H. Yaeger. On June 6, 1954, he married Helen Laverne McKeown in Monmouth, Illinois,
Edwin enjoyed commercial fishing all his life. He was so skilled that he even made his own nets. Edwin was also a very good gardener and loved to share his produce with friends and family. For many years he trapped pigeons for bird dog training purposes. Edwin loved the outdoors and had a special place in his heart for all animals.
Survivors include: his wife, Helen of Burlington; one son, Bradley E. (Calley) Yaeger of Burlington; three daughters, Patricia (Steve) Reid of Wapello, IA, Deborah "Sunny" (Bob) Lane of Gladstone, IL, and Vickie (Sergio) Patino of Muscatine, IA; Thirteen grandchildren, Steve Jr., Michael, David, Sergio, Alex, Angelena, Marissa, Crystal, Yolanda, Cody, Paige, Alana and Ian; Nineteen great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rylee, Sydney, Emma, Brooke, Magan, Maliree, Baylee, Madyson, Robert, Dalton, Colby, Logan, Nolan, Braydan, Jocelyn, Daniel, Eric and Isabella; and several nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Yaeger.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 21, 2008 at Prugh's Chapel, 317 N. 4th St., Burlington, IA, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at Prugh's Chapel with Pastor Tom Smith officiating. Interment will be at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in memory of Edwin Lee "Dody" Yaeger.