Margaret A. Jager

Margaret A. Jager, 82 of Devils Lake, ND died on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. > > Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Robert Pecotte will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery > > Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church one hour prior to the Mass. > > Serving as Casket Bearers for Margaret will be Duane Jager, Otto Schneider, Jerry Sakala, Bruce Ludwig, Kjersten Sakala, John Ludwig, and Ralph Nosbusch. > > Reading the Sacred Scriptures will be Duane Jager and Jerry Sakala > Gift Bearers will be:Matthew Jager, Christ Jaeger, and Jerome Jaeger > Eucharistic Minister will be Bruce Ludwig > Music will be provided by Tom Burckhard and Patty Cote > Margaret Agatha, the daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Schall) Jaeger, was born on October 18, 1925 at home on a farm near Rugby, ND. She attended grade school in Silva ND and graduated from high school at St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND. She attended Minot State Teacher's College and received her teaching certificate. She taught for two years in a country school. In 1946 she moved to Devils Lake and worked at C&G Hardware. > On September 30, 1947, Margaret was united in marriage to John T. Jager at Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby. They established their home on the Albert Bell farm, 2 miles east of Devils Lake. In 1950, they moved to Devils Lake where they lived, worked and raised their family. After the children were all in school, Margaret worked part time at various jobs, including 25 years as a bookkeeper at Schwann Wholesale until she retired. > Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society and the Infant of Prague Circle. She was also a member of the Forresters and was very active in Right to Life. > Margaret had several hobbies she enjoyed, but playing cards was a particular favorite. She made sure she taught all of her grandchildren how to play pinochle and have fun at many different kinds of card games. But above all, Margaret was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and always put her family as a priority. She was a gracious hostess to many extended family gatherings on both sides of the family. She knew the importance of staying close to family and friends and knew that good food, good laughs shared and good memories made were key ingredients. > > Margaret is survived by her five children, Duane Jager and his partner, Christine Gibbs, Bellingham, WA; Arlene Schneider and her husband, Otto of Sioux Falls, SD; Janet Jager of Columbus, Ohio; Marilyn Sakala and her husband, Jerry of Rosemount, MN and Linda Ludwig and her husband, Bruce of LeMares, Iowa; > Grandchildren: Russell (Stacy) Schneider, Elizabeth Schneider; Kjersten Sakala and Samantha Sakala; John Ludwig, Rachael Ludwig and Kyan Ludwig; > Great Grandson: Alexander Otto Schneider > Sisters: Sr. Bernadette Jaeger OSF, Hankinson, ND; Ann Duchscherer, Rugby; Theresa Zorbas, Carson City, NV; Irene (Jack) Igers, Wausau, WI; > Brothers: Christ (Diane) Jaeger, Rugby and Jerome (Ann) Jaeger, Minot; > Many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families also survive. > > She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, John; son, Raymond Jager; brothers, Louie, Joe and John Jaeger; sisters, Lena Jaeger, Monica "Jackie" Chambers and Barbara Wooley; > > Friends may sign the online register book and share memories at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com >