Gerald E. Yeager, 79, died March 4, 2016 in Napa, California. He was born December 16, 1936 in Bazine, Kansas, the son of Emanuel and Lydia Giske Yeager.

He graduated from Bazine High School in 1954.

After graduating, Gerry served in the United States Air Force from March 21, 1956 to January 15, 1960.

He married Mary Ann Filbert August 17, 1958 in Bazine, Kansas. There were no children born to this union.

In 1962, he graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He obtained a Masters Degree from Denver University.

He was employed for a short time with the Bazine Coop before obtaining a job with Equitable Real Estate in Denver, CO. He was transferred to their office in San Francisco and later became Vice-President of Equitable Real Estate San Francisco.

While working for Equitable Real Estate he was awarded the respected CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) professional designation by the American Society of Real Estate Counselors and the MAI from the Appraisers Institute of America. He retired after 29 years with Equitable Real Estate.

Gerry and Mary lived in San Francisco for several years before moving to Napa, CA.

He is survived by sisters-in-law Cora Lee Filbert of Charleston, IL, Ruth Filbert of Hutchinson, KS, Judy Boor of Irwin, PA. Two nieces, Julie (Reed) Benedict, Tandy (Phil) Bailey and six nephews, Douglas (Alison) Filbert, Dwight (Michelle) Filbert, Myron (Erin) Filbert, David (Janet) Filbert, Dan (Becky) Filbert, Aaron (Terry) Boor. He will be missed by other members of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and brothers-in-law, Edward and Duane Filbert.

Friends may sign the book at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Sunday, March 20, 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.

Burial in Bazine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Arthritis National Research Foundation.