Judy C. Yaeger

November 8, 1951 - July 21, 2016

Judy C. Yaeger, age 64, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born November 8, 1951 in Wheeler, WI to Byron and Doris (Hintzman) Austin. On March 16, 1974 Judy married Joseph Yaeger at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie. Together they made their home in Cedar Falls, where they lived most of their married life. They had two children and Judy had one child from a previous marriage. She worked at McDonald’s for 20 years and considered them her second family. Judy had a love for life and always put her family above herself. She has two grandkids that were her everything. She was very proud of both of them. Judy enjoyed fishing, bowling and many other activities, especially spending time with family and friends. Judy is survived by her husband, Joe of Menomonie; a daughter, Theresa Yaeger of Menomonie; two sons, Tim Dresser of Colfax and Joey Yaeger of Menomonie; two grandsons, Christopher Schumacher of Colfax and Brandon Yaeger of Menomonie; and a sister Verla Engebretson of Boyceville. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Doris; and an infant sister Barbara. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie. There will be visitation at the funeral home from 4:00 till 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be in Hay River Cemetery in the Town of Hay River, Dunn Co. WI.