DOWAGIAC - Carl Yeager, 79, of Dowagiac, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
Carl was born on October 23, 1938 to the late William A. and Lena L. (Clark) Yeager in Buchanan, MI. On November 17, 1956 Carl wed the love of his life, Connie (Pickens) Yeager at a ceremony in Cassopolis, Michigan. Together the two had four wonderful children. Carl spent over 50 years in the trucking industry, driving for Rudy's, Container Services, and Budweiser to name a few. He had many friends and acquaintances; he was a great friend to everyone. Carl loved his family; he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, or building something creative out of wood. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Connie; brothers, John, Eugene, Paul, James, and Joseph; and his son-in-law, Bruce Turnbow. He is survived by his sons, William Yeager, Craig (Tammy) Yeager, and Kevin (Cathy) Yeager, all of Dowagiac; daughter, Lori Turnbow of Cassopolis; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert “Bobby” Yeager of Edwardsburg. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Services to honor Carl's life will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, with a time of visitation two hours prior. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Carl may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 9, 2018
Carl was born on October 23, 1938 to the late William A. and Lena L. (Clark) Yeager in Buchanan, MI. On November 17, 1956 Carl wed the love of his life, Connie (Pickens) Yeager at a ceremony in Cassopolis, Michigan. Together the two had four wonderful children. Carl spent over 50 years in the trucking industry, driving for Rudy's, Container Services, and Budweiser to name a few. He had many friends and acquaintances; he was a great friend to everyone. Carl loved his family; he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, or building something creative out of wood. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Connie; brothers, John, Eugene, Paul, James, and Joseph; and his son-in-law, Bruce Turnbow. He is survived by his sons, William Yeager, Craig (Tammy) Yeager, and Kevin (Cathy) Yeager, all of Dowagiac; daughter, Lori Turnbow of Cassopolis; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert “Bobby” Yeager of Edwardsburg. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Services to honor Carl's life will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, with a time of visitation two hours prior. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Carl may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 9, 2018
DOWAGIAC - Carl Yeager, 79, of Dowagiac, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
Carl was born on October 23, 1938 to the late William A. and Lena L. (Clark) Yeager in Buchanan, MI. On November 17, 1956 Carl wed the love of his life, Connie (Pickens) Yeager at a ceremony in Cassopolis, Michigan. Together the two had four wonderful children. Carl spent over 50 years in the trucking industry, driving for Rudy's, Container Services, and Budweiser to name a few. He had many friends and acquaintances; he was a great friend to everyone. Carl loved his family; he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, or building something creative out of wood. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Connie; brothers, John, Eugene, Paul, James, and Joseph; and his son-in-law, Bruce Turnbow. He is survived by his sons, William Yeager, Craig (Tammy) Yeager, and Kevin (Cathy) Yeager, all of Dowagiac; daughter, Lori Turnbow of Cassopolis; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert “Bobby” Yeager of Edwardsburg. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Services to honor Carl's life will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, with a time of visitation two hours prior. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Carl may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 9, 2018
Carl was born on October 23, 1938 to the late William A. and Lena L. (Clark) Yeager in Buchanan, MI. On November 17, 1956 Carl wed the love of his life, Connie (Pickens) Yeager at a ceremony in Cassopolis, Michigan. Together the two had four wonderful children. Carl spent over 50 years in the trucking industry, driving for Rudy's, Container Services, and Budweiser to name a few. He had many friends and acquaintances; he was a great friend to everyone. Carl loved his family; he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, or building something creative out of wood. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Connie; brothers, John, Eugene, Paul, James, and Joseph; and his son-in-law, Bruce Turnbow. He is survived by his sons, William Yeager, Craig (Tammy) Yeager, and Kevin (Cathy) Yeager, all of Dowagiac; daughter, Lori Turnbow of Cassopolis; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert “Bobby” Yeager of Edwardsburg. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Services to honor Carl's life will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles, with a time of visitation two hours prior. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Carl may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 9, 2018
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