Brian Jude Jaeger

Posted 2/27/24

Brian Jude Jaeger, 68, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.

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Brian Jude Jaeger

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ROCHELLE — Brian Jude Jaeger, 68, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.  Brian was born on July 22, 1955 to Theodore E. and Helen T. (Valiulis) Jaeger in Rockford, IL.  He was a lifetime resident of Lindenwood where he was a wonderful neighbor and a great friend.

While attending Kishwaukee College, Brian worked at Eagle grocery store as he worked to earn his Associates Degree. He continued his education at Northern Illinois University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Production Management.  He then went to work for Sundstrand in Rockford, IL.  Later, he went back to college and earned another Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.  After that, he started his own business, Jaeger Computer Services, and served the community through his business for 25 years.  Brian was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Rochelle and the Knights of Columbus.  He served on the Lynnville Township Board.  He also worked for St. Patrick Catholic Church as the building and grounds maintenance person.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Jaeger on October 1, 2023.

Brian is survived by his sister, Rita (Denny) Gorsuch of Kokomo, IN; niece, Carmen Gorsuch and nephew, John Gorsuch. 

The visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelley Drive, Rochelle.  The funeral mass will follow at 10:30 A.M., Thursday with Father Jesus Dominguez officiating.  Burial is at St. Patrick Cemetery in Rochelle.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.  Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.