- Velma C. Jaeger-Allen-Yerkman, 95, The Calumet Homestead, formerly of Chilton, died on Friday, May 14, 2010, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was born on Oct. 31, 1914, in Mackville, Wis., daughter of Matt and Aurelia (Tremmel) Dorn. On Oct. 24, 1934, she married Henry "Hank" Jaeger. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1963. On Jan. 18, 1969, she married Clifford Allen and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1975. On April 21, 1982, she married George Yerkman. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1992.
Velma worked for the Chilton Shopping Center for many years and for 17 years as a radio dispatcher with the Calumet County Sheriff's Dept. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Chilton, and a lifelong member of St. Augustine Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her children, Beverly (Christian "Chip") Glasow, Hilbert, and their children, Lori, Lisa and Richard; James Jaeger, Chilton, and his children, Craig, Marc, Chad, Eric and Holly; Gerald Jaeger (Kay), New Holstein, and his children, Cory, Jeffery and Robby; David (Sharon) Allen, Chilton, and their children Tim, Tony and Tina; Nancy (Lee) Babcock, Appleton, and their children, Lynn and Scott; George Yerkman, Jr., Fond du Lac, and their two children; Celinda (Richard) Schwoerer, Manitowoc, and their two children; Cathy Koerber, Chilton, and her three children; Tim (Jane) Yerkman, Colorado, and their two children; Jim (Susan) Yerkman, Chilton, and their three children; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Bernie Gaffnee, Kimberly; a brother, Jerry Dorn, Appleton; two sisters-in-law, Jonie Schumaker, Appleton; and Evelyn Jaeger, Kaukauna; two brothers-in-law, Willy Nennig, Stockbridge; and Dr. Paul Jaeger, Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Aurelia Dorn; and by two sisters and six brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (62 E. Main St.) in Chilton, with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Chilton. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Velma Yerkman.
Wieting Family Funeral Home of Chilton, is assisting the family.
Online Condolences: www.wietingfuneral home.com
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1914 - 2010 (95 years)
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