John Henry Yeager, 81, of Alsace Township, died in Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wyomissing.
Born September 7, 1931, in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Paul Spayd and Carrie Sarah (Schaeffer) Yeager.
John was employed as the maintenance and grounds supervisor with St. Michael's Convent for 60 years, retiring in 2007.
He was an avid NASCAR, hockey and baseball fan.
John also enjoyed fishing and claming.
Surviving are two children: Michelle M., wife of Joseph Giorgio of Rerhersburg and Michael J. Yeager of Temple.
Other survivors include three siblings: Paul A. Yeager of Ruscombmanor Township; Richard J. Yeager of Fleetwood and Betty A. Hoffman of Alsace Township.
There are also five grandchildren surviving: Marissa, Tina, Stephanie, Matthew and Jonathan.
John was predeceased by a sister, Pauline E. Bender and three half-sisters, Verna J. Link, May Krick and Grace Yeager.
Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Altalaha Cemetery, Rehrersburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693.
For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.
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