Gerrit E. Jager, Sr., age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Horneman. Loving father of Gerrit Jr. (Susan) and the late Donna Jean (Shane) Swarthout. Dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Henry, Clarence, Andrew, and the late Charles. Loving brother-in-law of Gerda Van Howe, Pauline Roon, Clara Hamstra, Jean Slinkman, and the late Tillie Van Kuiken. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (Wheeler Dr./155th & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. Memorials to Evangelical Child and Family Agency, Wheaton, Illinois or KCMH (Keep Christ Most High) Radio Station, Mountain Home, Arkansas preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com