Harold Yeager

Harold Edward Yeager died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his home in McCook. He was 78 years old.

Harold was born April 1, 1928 in Culbertson to Henry and Anna Marie (Hein) Yeager. He attended school in Culbertson.

On May 14, 1950, he married Norma Jean Wolgamott. To this union five children were born. They made their home in McCook where Harold was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Nebraska Department of Roads, McCook Division. He retired in 1990 after 36 years of service.

Harold was a member of the McCook Eagle’s Club. His hobbies included gardening, searching with his metal detector, going to garage sales, and working in his shop.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry and Anna Yeager; his wife, Norma on November 30, 1993; three brothers, Harry, Henry and George in infancy; and four sisters, Esther Zwickle, Mabel Herrmann, Marie Brenning and Alma Dack.

Survivors include his children: Georgia Kelly, Cindy Banos of McCook, Wesley Yeager and wife Paula of McCook, Lesley Yeager and wife Nancy of Kearney, MO and Kenneth Yeager of McCook; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and a host of friends.

Memorials may be given in his name to the American Cancer Society.

A Funeral service was on Saturday, January 20, 2007, 2 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. Burial was in the Culbertson Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.

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