Earl Yeager, of Felton, MN, was 73 years of age when he passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton R. and Lucille (Smith) Yeager; brothers, Gene, LeRoy, Keith, Irvin and Kenneth; sisters, Doris Kurpius and Maxine Rafteseth.
He grew up on the family farm near Felton. After graduating from high school, Earl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned home in 1967. For many years, Earl drove truck for Ditmer Trucking and later Hilde Tucking. He took pride in his work and enjoyed staying busy. When he had time, he also enjoyed helping on the farm and gardening. He spent many hours gardening, canning and cooking. He also loved spending time with his many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be greatly missed.
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He grew up on the family farm near Felton. After graduating from high school, Earl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned home in 1967. For many years, Earl drove truck for Ditmer Trucking and later Hilde Tucking. He took pride in his work and enjoyed staying busy. When he had time, he also enjoyed helping on the farm and gardening. He spent many hours gardening, canning and cooking. He also loved spending time with his many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be greatly missed.
Full tribute Wright Funeral Homes
Earl Yeager, of Felton, MN, was 73 years of age when he passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton R. and Lucille (Smith) Yeager; brothers, Gene, LeRoy, Keith, Irvin and Kenneth; sisters, Doris Kurpius and Maxine Rafteseth.
He grew up on the family farm near Felton. After graduating from high school, Earl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned home in 1967. For many years, Earl drove truck for Ditmer Trucking and later Hilde Tucking. He took pride in his work and enjoyed staying busy. When he had time, he also enjoyed helping on the farm and gardening. He spent many hours gardening, canning and cooking. He also loved spending time with his many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be greatly missed.
Full tribute Wright Funeral Homes
He grew up on the family farm near Felton. After graduating from high school, Earl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned home in 1967. For many years, Earl drove truck for Ditmer Trucking and later Hilde Tucking. He took pride in his work and enjoyed staying busy. When he had time, he also enjoyed helping on the farm and gardening. He spent many hours gardening, canning and cooking. He also loved spending time with his many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be greatly missed.
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