Vernon Yager, 91 of Waverly, passed away at the Buffalo Hospital on September 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife Mildred and their children. Funeral Service: 11 AM Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake. Visitation will begin at 9 AM at church on Saturday. Interment Church Cemetery.
Vernon Louis Yager was born September 16, 1925 on the family farm near Waverly, Minnesota the son of Louis and Meta (Wandersee) Yager. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake he was baptized on November 1, 1925 by Reverend C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on April 2, 1939 by Reverend Eugene Seltz.
He farmed his entire life and during the Depression he left home to work for area farmers earning a salary to support his family.
On August 29, 1950 he was married to Mildred Krause. Their marriage was blessed with six children. During the Korean War, he was drafted into the army and served our country for two years.
Returning to the family farm he and Mildred raised their family there as he enjoyed working on the farm until retiring at the age of 78. As important as the farm was to him, it always took second to his family and faith.
It was on September 19, 2016 while with his wife Mildred at the Buffalo Hospital that Vernon Yager was called to his eternal rest at the age of 91 years and 3 days. Yager
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Meta Yager; son Bradley; grandson Daniel; brother, Alvin Yager; sisters, Meta Krohn, Erma Krohn, and Elda Hagelin.
Vernon is survived by his wife Mildred of Waverly; children Kenneth (Lee Ann) Yager of Maple Lake; Kevin (Cheri) Yager of New Ulm; Allan Yager of Little Falls; Marlene (Greg) Rudenick of Buffalo; Brian (Darlene) Yager of Cokato; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sister Lila (Ron) Yager, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are his grandsons Peter Yager, Markus Yager, Jeff Yager, Paul Yager, Joseph Yager, Justin Yager and Cameron Rudnick.
Officiating at the celebration of his life today is Reverend Mark Loder. Nancy Butterfass is serving as organist. Interment will be at the St. James Cemetery on Dutch Lake.
Arrangements are by the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake.
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