"Condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Jaeger family. I hope that all of you find grace and peace through many memories of your time together."
In loving memory of
Eric C. Jaeger
December 6, 1961 - April 22, 2012
Eric C. Jaeger, age 50, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Eric was born December 6, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin and lived in McFarland Wisconsin until his 1980 graduation from McFarland High School.
In 1982 Eric graduated from Madison Area Technical College with a degree in Fire Science. He served as a volunteer firefighter with Fitchburg and McFarland, and joined the Air National Guard where he also served as a Fire Technician for many years. In 1987 he joined the Dane County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff, a job he continued until his death.
Eric was an avid hunter, fisherman, and motorcyclist. His love of the outdoors was expressed in deer stands, duck blinds, pheasant fields, on lakes and rivers, at the cabin in Ladysmith and of course on his Harley. Eric was proud to serve with the Patriot Guard Riders, an organization of riders who provide support to the families of fallen heroes of the military.
In 2004 he helped form the Wisconsin chapter of the Warthogs motorcycle club, and served as its President until his death. He took countless trips to Warthog events over the years, as well as many trips taken for the sheer love of cycling. In 2010 he completed an "Epic journey": a 3 week solo motorcycle trip in the western United States. This trip marked the completion of a goal to have driven in all lower 48 states on a motorcycle by the age of 48.
Eric's life was perhaps best characterized by the words camaraderie and brotherhood. Any group of which Eric was a member will long remember his kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and most especially his unique, sarcastic wit.
Without a doubt, Eric felt his greatest accomplishments were his children, Kelsey and Matthew. His pride in them was evident every day, and he was happiest when he knew that they were happy.
Eric was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Conrad and Ruth Jaeger of McFarland. He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Kelsey and son Matthew, his parents Bill and Mikki Jaeger, his brother Mike(Barb) Jaeger, his aunts and uncles Connie (Rich)Reiter of McFarland and Bill (Anne) Streeter of Kentucky, his cousins Tom(Terri) Reiter, Jerry (Dawn) Reiter, Tim Streeter, Chris Streeter, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 3 until 7pm at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI, 53705. A memorial service will take place at 11 am on Friday, April 27, 2012 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., with visitation from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Tributes
"My prayers are with the family and friends of Eric. If you need a shoulder, dont hesitate to reach out. Remember, the law enforcement family is quite large and we are all here for you. "
"Eric was a vital member of the Branch 5 staff. I will always miss you and will always remember you. You left a lifetime of wonderful memories. My prayers are with your family."
"Rick was so good to us as kids when we visited. I know he did not want to hang with a bunch of kids younger than him, but he always took the time to play with us and made sure we had a good time during our visit. I could not ask for a better cousin. Rest in peace "
"Please accept my sincere condolences. May Eric Ride on in Peace. "
"Sincere condolences to Eric's family and friends. May he rest in peace."
"Brother Eeyore, I have always enjoyed and shared the stories of all your travels and fishing trips. Roads that we both have traveled, just not at the same time together. We will always miss you. Rest in Peace. Hutch & Mama Hutch "
"Eric - your generosity and kindness will not be forgotten. You family is in my thoughts and prayers as they learn to live without you physical presence. "
"It's Brothers like you that make the WMC what it is! You will be missed. "
"Eric I was proud to serve with you and be your friend. "
"Keep the cooler full on the other side. You are missed already. "
"Eeyore... we miss you.. may God bless and watch over your family.. until we meet again, ride free upon the streets of Heaven with Skip, Moses and the rest of the group.. you will never be forgotten.. WFFW"
"Gods speed brother Eeyore. See you on the other side, we shall ride together again. "
"Visions of you on your Harley with Eeyore strapped to the back will be forever engraved in my memory. May peace, love, and strength be blessed to your family during this time of great sadness"
"Miss u Eeyore. My thoughts and prayers are to your family. R.I.P. Say hi to my dad for me Eeyore..."
"Brother Eeyore - It was Great times we had ridding together, hanging at the Stake & Lube, New York an many other places. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. May all your troubles be behind you while you watch over all of us. Goodbye my brother - you will never be forgotten!! (BULL WFFW - Pontiac Road Captain) "
"Eeyore your brothers from the Downriver chapter will miss having you around. At this difficult time, put thoughts, prayers, and support are with your family and your chapter. Although we feel you left us way to soon, we all know we will meet again someday with the rest of our fallen members for the great ride in the sky. Till then my brother. DOWNRIVER CHAPTER"
"Will miss you do much. Loved talking to you and getting to know you! RIP brother....WFFW!"
"You were one of a kind and will be greatly missed Brother. Hook Rubber City."
"Prayers to your family at this time, you will always in be in ours. You will be with us always brother Eeyore. Scott "NOODLES" Stoner, Howell Michigan Chapter 20"
"Thoughts and prayers to your family. It was an honor to have known you and you will not be forgotten by your Brothers. Scott "Chairs" Pellerito, Secretary, Gun Lake Michigan Chapter #37, Warthogs MC."
"We will miss you my Warthog brother. May God watch over your family and loved ones in your absence. You will not be forgotten. Respectfully, Tiny (Sgt. @ Arms) & Margaret Warthogs Southern Macomb Chapter #44 Michigan"