William D. Jagger, 86, Silver Lake, went to be with his Lord at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his residence.
He was born October 15, 1921, in Columbia City to Fred E. and Ethel M. (Gipe) Jagger. On August 15, 1942, he married Evelyn L. Kline. She survives.
He farmed with his father for a short while, was a house-painter and U.S. Postal clerk. In 1966 he and Evelyn purchased the Summe Hardware in Silver Lake and operated it with their son, Larry, until 1994.
He was a 1939 graduate of Silver Lake High School, a member of the American Legion, Silver Lake and a life member of Disabled American Veterans, Warsaw.
During the years Bill was raising his children, he was a Boy Scout leader for more than 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and "tinkering" in his workshop. Bill loved his Lord, adored his “Ëvey" and treasured his children and grandchildren. He was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II, suffering severe injury during the battle of Saipan. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member and deacon of West Eel River Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake.
Survivors include two sons, Larry W. (Faye) Jagger, Winona Lake, and Dr. Michael J. Jagger, Mishawaka; one daughter, Gaylo (Mrs. David) Goss, Rochester. He is also survived by one sister, Thelma (Mrs. Jack) Butler, Laketon, 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Phillip E. Jagger in 1970, a daughter-in-law, Ramona Jagger and two sisters.
Services will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. in West Eel River Church of the Brethren in Silver Lake. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary in North Manchester and also one our prior to the service at the church.
Pastor Paul Tinkel will officiate and burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 902 Provident Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 or West Eel River Church of the Brethren, 799 W State Road 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982.