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Rodney Jaeger

     Rodney Jaeger, age 58, of Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Carrington, ND, died on September 26, 2014, surrounded by family after a brief illness at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

     Rod was born on February 23, 1956, to Joe and Ronnie (Veronica Schafer) Jaeger in Devils Lake, ND, where he spent the first six years of his life, before moving to Carrington. He had lived in Carrington until four years ago when he and his mother moved to Fargo.

     Rodney attended school in Carrington and graduated in 1977, from New Rockford Special Education.  After graduation Rod worked for the Carrington School as a custodian and retired from the job after 25 years of loving going to work every day.

     Rod loved to travel and two of his most memorable trips were to Las Vegas with his sister, Bonita, and brother-in-law Peter, and his trip to Graceland with his niece Tara where he got to sing on stage with “Elvis”.

     Rod loved going to summer camp at Elks Camp Grassick for the past 40 years. He also loved fishing with his brothers–in-law and was most proud of his whopper walleye he caught in Devils Lake.

     Rod was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus where he enjoyed the friendship of his fellow Knights while serving as Inside Guard.

     His hobbies included listening to music, watching WWF wrestling and Walker Texas Ranger and keeping records of family birthdays and vehicle license plate numbers.  He was extremely patriotic and proud of the American flag and had one displayed in his home. Rod was the life of the party at family gatherings, reunions and weddings where he would dance the night away.

     Rodney is survived by his mother, Veronica Jaeger, Fargo, sisters Carlotta (Del) Kessler, Fargo, and Karen (Wayne Larson), Grand Forks, ND, brother-in-law Peter Zink, Carrington and sister-in-law, Barbara Jaeger of Aurora, CO, nieces Kristin(Joel) Hektner, Fargo, Tara Kessler, Fargo, Heather (Brandon) Sanders, Fargo, Becky (Dan) Arguello, Fort Collins, CO, Beth (Bryan) Wetli, Anthem, AZ and Nicole (Dustin) Herk, Stillwater, MN; nephews Kelley Kessler, Jamestown, ND, Russell (Amy) Zink, San Antonio TX, Christopher (Jamie) Zink, West Fargo, ND, Alex Zink, Fargo,  Eric (Corrine) Jaeger, Crested Butte, CO, William (LaCynda Linderman)  Krause San Francisco, CA, and James (Bri Dosch) Krause Bismarck, ND, five great nieces and 12 great nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his dad, brothers Gayland and Don, and sister Bonita Zink.

Memorials may be directed to Elks Camp Grassick,

PO Box F. Dawson, ND 58428.

 

 

VIGIL SERVICE:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7PM, Evans Funeral Home, Carrington

FUNERAL MASS:

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington

DATE AND TIME:

Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:30AM

BURIAL:

Carrington Cemetery

Posted Condolences:

 

 

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Name: Jan Jager

Date: 10/4/2104

Message: Just heard from Arlene about Rodney. My deepest sympathy. His obituary depicts Rodney as I remember him. He was so much a part of our family gatherings - his energy and enthusiasm. He will be missed. I am sad that our family gatherings are so few and far between but the memories of early years together will always be special. Love to you all 

 

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Name: Dale & Connie Krause

Date: 10-1-14

Message: Connie and I would like do send our condolences to Rodney's family. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

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Name: Jackie Sibson

Date: 10-1-14

Message: My prayers go out the family of Rodney Jaeger I am very sorry to here of his death he was a very special guy I loved seeing him at camp Grassic the 4 years I was at camp. He was very fun to be with and he always made everybody laugh. He was the life of camp there was never a dull moment with him around camp. He had a good sence of humor and he was a very lovable he also put on a good Elvis show at camp.i will have lots of good memories of him at camp.again sorry for the lose and my prayers will be with his family.

 

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Name: S Ford

Date: 10/01/2014

Message: I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss.  Please know that you are never alone.  Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart.  Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit.  Please accept my deepest sympathies.

 

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Name: Angela Van Cleef EMT- Paramedic

Date: 09/30/2014

Message: So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May God Bless you and give you peace knowing you will be reunited with him when time allows.

 

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Name: Debbie (Nelson) Johnson

Date: 9/29/2014

Message: I was sorry to hear of Rodney's passing. I was a Special Ed assistant at Carrington Grade School the year 1972-1973. He was such a sweet, gentle person. It sounds like he had a wonderful life!

 

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Name: paul jaeger

Date: 09/29/2014

Message: Jaegers,  I am so sorry for your loss.  I have such fond memories of Rodney and he will be greatly missed.  Rodney had such a wonderful spirit and was such an inspiration to me as a child.

God Bless,

Paul Jaeger

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