Donald A. Jaeger | The Mexico Ledger

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Donald A. Jaeger, age 79, of Corvallis, Mont., Formerly Mexico, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, Mont. left his wife, Shirley Moran Jaeger; daughters Carol Jaeger and Cheryl (Jaeger) Austin and wife Dwayne; as well as grandson, Curtis Austin, all of Bitterroot Valley, Mont.

Also surviving were brother, Howard Potter and wife Linda of Corvallis, Mont .; as well as sisters, Anne (West) Johnson of Mexico, and Sandra (Potter) Guinnip and husband Jay of Centralia. Donald was also left with many nephews, nieces, nephews and nieces.

Donald preceded the deaths of his parents Faye (Comstock) Potter and Art Jaeger; as well as grandson, Kim Austin.

While in Mexico, Donald was a sheet metal worker and was known for his skill and creativity, as well as his love of hunting and collecting. Donald quickly became a master at whatever he tried. He became skilled at making jewelry, making his own reenactment clothing, making black powder rifles, metal plant stands, smokers, pot racks for his collection of Griswold cast iron pieces, ornamental gun stocks, damascus knives, and more. iba.

While in Mexico, Donald was also involved in the construction of the iconic Mexico Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church steeples. The legacy of his excellence and creativity will live on for many years to come.

No services are taking place at this time.

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