Ken passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
He was born on February 17, 1933 in Plainwell, the son of Fritz and Lillian (Wigginton) Jager. Ken thought very highly of his family of eight children, 2 step-sons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and was proud to be their dad and grandparent. Ken was a dairy farmer most of his life. He loved working the fields and driving his team of Belgians which included competing in pulling events throughout the area. Ken was a people person, sharing a smile and a laugh wherever he went.
Ken is survived by his siblings: Stanley Jager and Joyce (Bob) Van Wert; his children: Deb (Marty) Tate, Jayne (Blaine) McLeod, Connie (Joel) Newton, Ken (Rosie) Jager, Michael (Carrie) Jager, Tom Jager, Charles (Carol) Jager, Linda (Craig) Zeinstra, Marty (Jana) Bowman and Russell (Penny) Bowman; 38 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Margaret, brother Ronald and sister-in-law Barb.
A private family graveside service will be held at East Martin Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in memory of Ken may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N Kalamazoo Mall Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or on their website www.hospiceswmi.org/give
While visiting Ken’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family.
Arrangements being made by McCowen and Secord Funeral Home; Marshall & Gren Chapel in Plainwell, MI.