JAEGER JOHN FREDERICK JAEGER (Age 76) On Sunday, February 16, 2020, of Naples, FL. Beloved husband of Karen Ivers. Loving father of Jack (Christine) Jaeger, Matt (Courtney) Jaeger and Tim (Erin) Jaeger, and loving step-father of Jennifer Rentzel. Grandfather of Kathleen, Patrick, Brian, Billy, Maggie, Matthew, Abby and Eleanor Jaeger. Brother of Margaret Shreiner and Peter (Chris) Jaeger both of Ft. Myers, FL and loving nieces and nephews. John was born in Brooklyn, New York June 3, 1943 to Frederick Herman and Dorothy Flynn Jaeger. They moved to Livingston, NJ where he grew up and attended high school. He then matriculated to Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1965. After graduating from Gettysburg College he moved to Manhattan and then to Chicago, IL where he worked for Citibank as a mortgage broker. After several years he moved his young family to the Fallsmead community in Rockville, MD, the source of many wonderful friendships and memories. John successfully opened and managed the Washington, DC mortgage banking office for Citibank and then he co-founded the real estate brokerage firm of Cassidy, Jaeger and Pinkard. In 1986, John bought the DANAC real estate development corporation which he grew into one of the Washington DC Metropolitan areas premier real estate development companies with the Rockville Town Center as one of his eponymous development achievements. He married Karen Ivers, DDS in 1995 and they built a home together in Potomac, MD. He was a devoted father to his three boys and step-daughter, generous philanthropist, devoted to his alma mater Gettysburg College, proud "Papa J' as he was known to his family. John loved to mentor young men and women and always made time to listen to their career aspirations and advise them or assist them when he could. He was a passionate boater, enjoying his morning Severn River runs to pick up Starbucks coffee in Annapolis. John's hope was that he will be remembered as a "good man who did much good". His humor, love of learning, and generosity will be his lasting legacy. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 12 p.m. with visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John F. Jaeger's name to Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Washington, Attn: Honorary Gifts, 924 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.comwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN JAEGER

11 Entries

March 16, 2020

On behalf of the Herald Harbor Citizen's Association on the Severn River, I write to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Jaeger family on the passing of their father and grandfather. His friendly presence is missed.

Maureen Turman
HHCA Membership coordinator and
neighbor

Paul Andrews

March 2, 2020

The Andrews family sends our deepest condolences. We admired John from a professional and personal standpoint. He was generous with his time on so many levels. He was a kind man and will be missed.

Tom & Carol Ann Albertini

February 28, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Karen,
Jack & Chrissy,Tim& Erin, Matt & Courtney & Jenny, John was a loving husband , father and grandfather and may time allow you to look back with fond memories of all the good times you shared. John was a dear friend, he will be missed!

Casey Aiken

February 28, 2020

John you're a good man. I always enjoyed your company and insight. God speed my friend.

February 27, 2020

John Jaeger encouraged the Fielding Fellows at Gettysburg College to reach for the moon. We will always be grateful for having him in our lives. Not only was he a giant of a man professionally, but always continued his mentoring of a new generation. He will be deeply missed. Shirley Anne Warshaw, Gettysburg College, Fielding Center for Presidential Leadership Study

David Kramer

February 26, 2020

Having known John since moving into the neighborhood 15 years ago, and also knowing Karen too as a good friend, John was simply a wonderful, witty, smart and generous person. He was a joy to be around and had a fantastic sense of humor. I would often see him driving by while I was walking my dogs (whether on his way to work or home), and he would always stop, always tell me I need to "work harder....and not from home", always share a smile and joke or a bit of news, and he simply was a tremendous person. In addition, as everyone knows, he was a great contributor to the community through his work and outstanding charitable giving. I was very lucky to know him and will miss him a lot. Even when I saw him right before Christmas, he was not at all morose or sad. He was, instead, interested in the presidential election and asked me about my family and work. He maintained his positive outlook on life even when he was ill and I am so glad I had the chance to visit with him one more time. This shows his strength of character. I wish his family comfort at this difficult time and also hope John rests in peace. John will surely be missed but his life was a blessing and inspiration to us all.

Natasha Ezerski

February 26, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Mr. Jaeger blessed me immensely as a high schooler. He sponsored my first internship at NIH that led to an abundance of lifetime opportunities!

Richard Krisch

February 25, 2020

On behalf of the alumni and undergraduate members of the Theta chapter of Sigma Chi at Gettysburg College we offer our sincere sympathy at the departing of our brother John Jaeger. He was a true and loyal Sigma Chi.

"All Honor To His Name"

In hoc,

Richard Krisch
Chapter Advisor
Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi