Fred K. Jager, 85 passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014. He was born in Queens NY to Fred and Marion on August 17, 1928. Fred graduated from NYU after serving 2 years in the USN and received a BA in Accounting. He moved to California and married Betty Strebel on May 31, 1952 where they raised their 4 children in Santa Clara. Fred worked for Price Waterhouse, FMC and for many years had his own tax business as an enrolled agent. He was a lifetime member of the Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 and had a passion for sports, including golf, fishing, softball, bowling and coached youth baseball. He loved to travel, Kauai-his favorite. He was predeceased by daughters, Nancy and Janis. Survived by his beloved wife, Betty, children; Fred, Jim, Sue and Kathy, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and his sister Joan Webenbauer of Morgan Hill. Celebration of Life will be held at 1PM on June 7, 2014 at Mariani’s Restaurant, 2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Hawaiian theme. Donations may be made to your favorite charity.
