Mick A. Jaeger, 65, of Manitowoc passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay.
Mick was born on December 12, 1957 in Pima County, AZ to Dalton and Delores (Schroeder) Jaeger. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, he then obtained his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Lakeland College and his Masters Degree from the University of Phoenix. On August 23, 1980, he married the former Karin Helgeson. Over the years, Mick worked for various manufacturing companies, most recently he was a Global Commodities Manager for Johnson Controls, formerly Tyco.
Mick was a member of First Lutheran Church, where he served as a congregation president, a member of the church council, other various boards, confirmation leader, Sunday school teacher, and was a youth group advisor. He was a graduate of Lay School of Ministry, a Stephen Minister, he was able to bring communion to homebound and hospitalized members. Mick was a man of strong faith and valued the time he spent with the teens, sharing his faith and watching them grow in theirs.
Mick was a member of the Yacht Club, and enjoyed being on sailing crews and even sailed his own sailboat for awhile. Mick was an avid Packer fan, everything stopped when the Packers were playing. He loved playing in racquetball leagues and tournaments with the YMCA. Mick was involved with the Big Brothers Program, and loved mentoring “little brother” Mike. Mick was a family man and would do anything for them. For 10 years, Mick worked out of town where he would stay during the week and then return home on the weekends to be by his family. He never missed a dance recital, school concert or play. He adored his family.
Mick is survived by his wife: Karin; daughters: Cari (Casey Severson) Jaeger, Christy (Daniel) Miller, and Dayna (Adam) Shavlik; grandchildren: Owen Miller, Natalie Miller, and Brooks Shavlik; brother: Mark (Terese) Jaeger; sister: Debra (Paul) DeWitt; and sisters-in-law: Connie (Bill) Check, and Kathy (Rick) Kinzel. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mick was preceded in death by his parents: Dalton and Delores Jaeger; son-in-law: Eric McLean; grandson: Lucas Severson; and parents-in-law: Donald Helgeson and Della (Kenneth) Helgeson-Berkedel.
A memorial service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 1:30pm at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. 8th Street, with Rev. Andy Wendle officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the church from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:30 pm. Burial of cremains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of Woodside Lutheran Home for the compassionate and loving care given to Mick and his family. It was made evident the last week of his life that he had become a part of their family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can me made to First Lutheran Church, Woodside Senior Communities, or the Salvation Army of Manitowoc County in Mick’s memory.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
