Karen E. Jaeger Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen E. Jaeger of La Crosse, Wisconsin, whose life came to an end on July 17, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Myron Ottum and Gladys Ottum (Hagen); and her sister Kathryn Hoffman. She is survived by: her husband John Jaeger of La Crosse; her son John Jaeger (April) of Coon Valley; her grandchildren, Karalyn Pagel, John M. and Alex; her sons, James Jaeger of Madison and Peter Jaeger (Dannie) of Madison; her grandchildren, Renata, Mae Harris, Christian and Jayquan; her daughter Sarah Paul (Preston) of Eau Claire; her grandchildren, Abigail, Hannah Heer, Rebekah Fosse, Nathaniel and Isaac; her great grandchild Henry Fosse; and her siblings, David Ottum, Bill Ottum (Marilyn), Christine March (Larry), Sandra Hirsch (Richard) and Terry Ottum. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other dear relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Lutheran Church (1407 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in La Crosse or Knutson Memorial Library in Coon Valley, in memory of Karen.
