Elaine E. Jaeger

Elaine E. Jaeger, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was a longtime elementary teacher in the Libertyville Illinois, and Stone Bank and Hartland Wisconsin school districts. She taught for over forty years.

Born in Wales, Wisconsin to Lester and Olive Williams, Elaine graduated in 1946 from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. A member of Alpha Sigma Sorority, she was one of their oldest living members at the time of her death.

Her favorite interests included gardening, bird watching and socializing with family and friends.

Survivors include daughters Jane Jaeger Perry, Oconomowoc, Julie Jaeger Goldberg and husband Sam, La Jolla, CA, and grandchildren Aaron Goldberg, Chicago, IL and Emily Goldberg, La Jolla, CA.

Her Husband William “Bill” Jaeger, preceded her in death in 1994. Bill and Elaine lived on the family farm on Pennsylvania Street since 1953. They were longtime members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, and Cross Lutheran Church, Ixonia.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, and Cross Lutheran Church, W710 Gopher Hill Road, Ixonia. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon and memory sharing will follow in the church hall.

The family would like to thank Dr. James Gatto and Aurora Hospice Services for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church or Aurora Hospice Services.