Floyd Herman Jaeger

Floyd Herman Jaeger left this earth to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, after fully enjoying 80 years of life. He was born on August 5, 1935, to Sophie & Rudolph Jaeger in Cuero, Texas. The family moved to the Austin area when he was 10 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sophie and Rudolph Jaeger; wife Lois Jaeger; brother Melvin Jaeger, stepson, Glynn Deison, and nephew Kenneth Jaeger.

He is survived by daughters Rebecca (Richard) Cannon Jr. Jan (Ronnie) Haffelder; brother Robert (Sheila) Jaeger; grandchildren Harley Haffelder, Hoyt (Alexis) Haffelder, Christie (Terry) Brooks, Tracey Deison, Audra (Steve) Scandurra; Four great-grandchildren Matthew Haffelder, AJ Haffelder, Johnathan Haffelder, and John Cody Scandurra; nephews: Tyson (Michelle) Jaeger, Cliff Jaeger, Joseph Jaeger; niece Diane Ponpoe.

He joined the United States Navy in 1955 and served aboard the U.S.S. Hornet until 1959, completing his military service in 1962. During his service aboard the U.S.S. Hornet he toured the West Pacific Theatre, including Japan, Hong Kong, Okinawa, Philippines and Hawaii.

In 1967 he began employment with the University of Texas at Austin, retiring after 29 years of dedicated service from the electrical department.

His greatest joys in life were his family, his military service, cooking, and tending his bountiful gardens. His generous nature led him to share the produce with many friends and neighbors.

We would like to thank the caring staff at Brodie Ranch Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their compassionate care for the last 4 years; and the staff at Seton Hays Medical Center in Kyle.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.