James Howard Yeager

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Jim. I worked with Jim at M3 for the 11+ years I was there and he ALWAYS gave me a hard time… in a light hearted manner and I ALWAYS gave it right back to him! He was fun to be around, always with a smile on his face. I was fortunate to have a nice conversation with Jim last summer at our M3 Retiree Lunch and he told me then that he would most likely not make it to our next lunch in 2026, but he had a smile on his face throughout the entire conversation. I got a warm hug from him as I left the event. I will cherish that interaction. May you Rest in Eternal Peace with God Jim.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Memories? Where do I start?! First - my deepest sympathies to Mary, Steve, Caroline and the entire Yeager family. Jim was a light in the world. He served …that’s what we are called to do. But man, we always had laughs! No matter what! The first he took “clients” to Maple Bluff for golf (Brad, Kritter and myself) because Mort insisted he start using his membership, Kritter drops a drive onto Mort’s gold Mercedes and puts a dent in the roof! Jim is freaking and we said “Play on!” If Mort is looking, Kritter did it!! We went to Glacier and found a woman in an accident, after Kritter and I got lost upstream, and saved her from shock…and spent time with brother Doug…I’m Jim’s partner in golf, playing lights out…last hole and Yeags says “Don’t blow it McBride!” Wrong thing to say to a choker! Hook the drive into the neighbors yard and game over! Jimmy took us to the rodeo and I still wear the cowboy hat I bought there…sheepshead, golf, Manhattans, so much more. Thanks Jim ! See you up on hole 1 on the best course God has up there. Sorry it was so tough for the last few years, but your courage was unbelievable and you got to meet your grandchild Grandpa Jim…I know you fought for that. I’ll miss your saying “Mc..Bride!!” 🥲🥲A lot of years, a lot of special times. You showed us dignity and courage and strength. A life well lived.

Thinking of your family. Our deepest sympathies, The Tipple family

It was a gut punch to see Jim lost his battle yesterday. Such a great man, and now will be your biggest heavenly advocate. With heavy hearts we send our love. Tricia and Keith Mentz