Richard graduated from South High School in 1961, and joined the armed services immediately following graduation. He worked at Litton Guidance and Control, now Northrop Grumman, for 45 years.
Richard also worked at Bonneville (RMR) Raceway and had a love for the races, winning many awards racing his '65 GTO. He was the president of the VW Club Salt City Air Coolers and was a participating member for many years. He spent the last 23 years driving his beloved 1933 Ford Coupe Hot Rod. He loved to take the grandkids for rides and won many car show awards. Doing a burnout was a favorite!
He married his sweetheart, Gloria on August 27, 2005. They spent many years traveling in the hot rod and spent time in Europe. They later served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from May 2018 to May 2020, serving at the Magna Bishop Storehouse in Home Storage. In Richard's own words "some of it was good and some of it was iffy".
Survived by his wife Gloria Ann Jaeger, and their children, Todd (Jessica) Jaeger, Brandi (Jeremy) Crispin, Donny (Wendi) Nester, Julie (Burt) Maynes, Johnny (Ketty) Nester, Justin (Kathryn) Nester. Brother, Brent (Susan) Jaeger, Sisters, Debra (Joe) Hopper, Margaret (Don) Jacobs, 18 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Emil and Helen Jaeger, his first wife Mary (Scherzinger) Jaeger of 40 years, and brother, David.
There will be a viewing Wednesday January 13, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Lakeridge 2nd Ward House, 3151 S 7700 West, Magna. Funeral services will be for immediate family members only, Thursday January 14 at 11:00 am, at the Lakeridge 2nd Ward house. Graveside services for all, immediately following the funeral. Interment at Valley View Memorial, 4335 West 4100 South West Valley City. The family would like to thank Michelle, Andy and the medical team at IMC who took such great care of Richard. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to Kruisers for Kids for Shriners Hospital via Venmo to @Kruisersforkids_rjaeger.
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